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Rain—and Other—Gear Galore!

35 YEARS

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2012

Tech Tips on Ignition Coils THE LOVE OF RIDING —PASS IT ON

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March 2012 • Volume 35 Issue 03

ABOUT THE COVER

CONTENTS

35 YEARS

1977

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Page 20 Rob McIntosh (GWRRA #223460, of Torrington, Wyoming) says, "I had the pleasure of visiting Scott Miller's Service Station north of Mitchell, Nebraska while out on a ride recently. Pictured here is my 2005 GL1800, and it was a real treat to step back in time for awhile in the midst of our Sunday ride. It's too bad I had just filled up before I arrived, though, because the prices per gallon there were just 14 and 9/10 cents!"

“Where’s Wingy” Contest Rules (SEE PAGE 74 for details.)

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F e a t u r e s A Pictorial Recap of Our First Trip to Wing Ding, Part 2 ..............................................................32 Black Beauty: My Dearly Loved—and Lit!—GL1800 ......................................................................39 Q&As with Motorcycle Insurance Companies..................................................................................28 Rain—and Other—Gear Galore! ........................................................................................................30 The Love of Riding—Pass It On ..........................................................................................................60 Transcontinental Trek for My New Wing, Part 3 ..............................................................................50

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Classics Corner: Our Vintage Wing at Last! ......................................................................................24 Let’s Celebrate 35 Years Together! ......................................................................................................18 Ride Better: Before I Let a Passenger onto My Bike… ..................................................................20 Tech Tip: How do Your Ignition Coils Work? ....................................................................................54 The Red Page, from American Honda ................................................................................................12 Trike Tracks Section ................................................................................................................................63

D E P A R T M E N T S Acts of Kindness ............................................14 Advertisers Listing ..........................................89 Another Point of View ....................................7 Association Leader Listing............................82 Classifieds ........................................................86 Did You Know? ................................................68 Events ................................................................87

Find-A-Friend Program ............................26 Finishing Touches ............................................94 Golden Dealers ..............................................56

GWRRA Official Products............................90 GWRRA/Rescue Application ......................68 Hall of Fame ....................................................89 In Memoriam....................................................89 International News & Views ........................10 In the Zone ........................................................4 Just Jokin’ ..........................................................74 Member Benefits ............................................70 Motorcycle Goodies ......................................79 News Briefs ........................................................8

GWRRA MONTHLY SURVEY - SEE PAGE 81 March 2012

Product Previews ............................................22 Readers’ Responses........................................16 Readers’ Rides ................................................92 Wing Ding 34 ..................................................21 Wing Ding 34 Application ............................75 Wing Ding 34 Hotel & RV/Campsite Map........78 Wordsearch Puzzle Answer for Prior Month ........81 Wordsearch Puzzle ........................................62 Workbench ......................................................42

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In the ZONE Sharon Stanley • Editor • editor@gwrra.org

Looking Forward…to Perfect Practice The last couple of months, I’ve spent quite a bit of time in this column looking back. So, for this month’s editorial, I’m making a concerted effort to look forward instead.

And this year I don’t have to look very far into the future in order to “look forward” when it comes to motorcycling. That’s because—due to an excessively long stretch of unseasonably warm weather in many parts of the U.S. and elsewhere—the non-riding winter season hasn’t really arrived yet for many Members. In fact, they’re still riding on-and-off as I sit here and pen this in early January!

So whether or not this editorial is geared for you toward “looking ahead” several months, or whether or not it’s geared for you toward just “looking ahead” to the very next unseasonably warm weekend, it should still apply.

Now in order to explain how I arrived at my “looking ahead” theme, please pardon me a moment, gentlemen.

Though this is quite possibly deemed a “ladies’ fascination”, I personally believe in something called “dream interpretation”. And though many folks (particularly men, I’ve found) find it a bit too ethereal for their tastes, I believe that, if conducted scientifically and analyzed against other people’s dreams and outcomes, some dream interpretation dictionaries can hold weight.

Anyway, I recently had a dream about some objects and circumstances that, when interpreted, concluded that my subconscious was informing me that the answer to a lingering question I had was, “The proof is in the pudding.” And though the dream was not about motorcycling, that phrase and its meaning started roiling around in my head.

In fact, I couldn’t get that darn saying out of my mind!

Perhaps it’s because I hadn’t heard that phrase in so many years. Who knows? All I know is that I began to analyze how it can apply to just about every aspect of life…including motorcycling. And what I concluded from it in regard to motorcycling is this: When it comes to how you ride, the proof is in the pudding when it comes to how you practice.

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That said, though, it is too simplistic to just say “Practice makes perfect.” After all, like the great American football coach Vince Lombardi noted (and whose quote is currently echoed in a recent T.V. commercial): “Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect.” How true!

Well, as I ruminated on that phrase, too, suddenly I saw another T.V. commercial (or show, I can’t recall now which it was) where some folks suddenly realized why their vehicle had gone off the side of the road—it had followed in the direction that the driver was looking (just like you learn in any basic riding course)!

And suddenly the “big picture” became clear: The phrase, the truth, the rule. I suddenly realized/remembered that: The proof of perfect practice (like looking in the direction you want to go) is “in the pudding” if and when an actual crash scenario occurs.

And that is precisely why I am now looking forward to my next ride. I can’t wait to perform some “perfect practice”! I realize that, usually, this type of realization is crystal clear more of the time than not. In other words, I’m not trying to insinuate that these statements are an epiphany to every rider. But sometimes, even if something has been an epiphany in the past, it can get buried and forgotten, then re-found.

And that’s what I’m happy to say recently happened to me. By sharing this, I hope it will also inspire at least one other rider. I hope that, as we look ahead toward another year of riding—and whether or not that riding continues this coming weekend or starts several months from now—at least one other rider besides me will want to practice perfectly a number of times. That way, should we face a possible crash scenario, hopefully the proof will be in the pudding (of perfect practice)—and the outcome will be better than it might have otherwise been.

Safe riding, all!

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Perspective can best be described as “an understanding of the relative importance of things”. But how often do we really think about our own perspective as it relates to family, work, community or a social motorcycle organization like GWRRA? Linda and I joined GWRRA in August of 1992, after I’d learned about the organization, while attending a local motorcycle event (primarily made up of Harley and sport bike riders).

While there, a group of about 20 Gold Wings arrived with folks wearing this strange “Buck Rogers”-type patch on the back of their shirts, jackets, vests, etc. I stood in awe, stole a line from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and asked: “Who are these guys?”

organization. And when we finally do get to “conflict resolution”, oftentimes it is not a win-win situation. Feelings are already hurt, friends become enemies, Chapters become divided, and more.

And when you “peel back the onion”, you can’t help but wonder, How did this happen? How did we let our perspective get out of control? I believe one’s perspective gets out of control precisely because that person stops taking it into consideration (myself included).

So what made me realize all this?

Well, it began just this past Halloween when I had an ulcerated lesion removed by my dermatologist and, four days later, received the news that the mole, which had been with me my entire life, was Nodular Melanoma.

Perspective: Do You Know What Yours Is?

By Jere D. Goodman, International Deputy Director Fast forward…19 years later, and having served as Chapter Directors, District Directors, Region Directors and, currently, International Deputy Directors, GWRRA has been—and continues to be—a wonderful experience for us. We’ve been able to travel throughout the U.S., and we’ve made countless friends—all because we’re affiliated with this association.

And throughout the years, I’ve watched “perspective” play an interesting role in our organization. For instance, I’ve never met anyone who joined GWRRA with the intent of not having fun, not making new friends and not sharing their passion for motorcycling. Yet I’ve also seen many conflicts, differences of opinions and skewed perspectives that have destroyed relationships between friends or have divided one of our most precious assets, our Chapters (in some cases even having a major negative impact on some of our Districts!).

I can’t help but wonder how many of us really think about how these differences of opinion can alter our perspective on all the positive, good times we’ve had being part of this wonderful March 2012

Now, I understood Melanoma was a form of skin cancer, but I’d always thought it was one of the more easily controlled forms. What I soon learned, however, completely altered my perspective—Nodular Melanoma is very life-threatening and must be dealt with immediately.

So, on November 23, I checked into Johns Hopkins Medical Center, had an early-morning sentinel lymph node scan then spent the next 3-1/2 hours in surgery, including having a biopsy done. The surgery actually wound up being the easy part; the difficult part was waiting for the biopsy report. (Unless you or a family member have experienced a similar situation, it’s difficult to imagine the anxiety you feel as you wait to find out if the cancer has spread.) Both Linda and I eagerly awaited that call from the doctor. In the meantime we rationalized that, while it was taking longer than expected, no news must be good news.

Then, during the evening of Monday, December 5, I recognized the number of the incoming call, and the lump in my throat got bigger. I can’t describe what I was feeling inside. I asked the doctor how

he was doing and he replied, “Fine, and in about two seconds you’ll feel wonderful, too!” The biopsy was NEGATIVE; the cancer had not spread. I can tell you there were some tears of joy shared that evening. In my mind, I had won the Lotto—I got back my life!

So, what does all of this have to do with GWRRA and one’s perspective? Everything! Because the most important thing in your life is your life!

Now, I’m not saying we need to ignore things or that we shouldn’t have differences of opinion, but we do need to evaluate their importance and how these opinions, conflicts, etc. affect the overall quality of our lives.

I encourage all of us to use perspective to enrich our lives, not diminish them. Don’t allow trivial matters to overshadow the friendships you’ve made and your good times of building memories within GWRRA because we truly are a family of Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge!

Since last fall, my perspective has changed forever; I sincerely hope this article helps you to find and embrace your own perspective, too! ● 7

NEWS b r i e f s “WHERE’S WINGY” CONTEST WINNER FOR DECEMBER ISSUE Congratulations go to Charles J. Jones of Melbourne, Florida for finding “Wingy” (seen here) on page 53 of the January 2012 issue.

Wingy was located in the photo “in” the rock sign above the left-hand trike (right by the handgrips). Charles won $50; and you could, too! Just search for Wingy—he’ll be located (most often, but not always) within the editorial text or photos—and send in your entry.

(For complete rules and eligibility requirements, see page 74 of this issue.)

REMINDER: GWRRA’S “QUESTION OF THE MONTH” Questions are posted on the homepage of GWRRA’s website. To participate, please visit gwrra.org each month to take part in these surveys.

This month’s question is: What is your preferred method to shop for motorcycle products? ● Wing World advertisements ● In-Store ● Internet ● Catalog ● Other

NEW INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORS, RIDER COURSE PROGRAMS, ANNOUNCED

Education Seminar Presenter, and MSF RiderCoach. His experience as Instructor, Seminar Presenter, and MSF RiderCoach, in addition to Region Director, Region Leadership Trainer, and Region Membership Enhancement positions, enhance the ability to meet GWRRA`s Rider Education needs.

Both Harry and Joan have successfully completed the GWRRA Officer Certification Program. Harry also is a Master Leadership Training Instructor certified to teach the OCP and is a strong supporter of it. Joan is also a Master Tour Rider (#2803).

As many of you may be aware, Harry and Joan will be stepping down from the Region H Director position in the first quarter of 2012.

Please join us in congratulating Harry and Joan and give them your support to assist in the growth of Rider Education.

GWRRA ANNOUNCES: FREE LOYALTY SAVING COUPONS FOR NEW AND RENEWAL MEMBERS IN 2012!

In 2012, GWRRA will be giving free loyalty saving coupons to new Members and existing Members who renew in 2012. These loyalty saving coupons, which are valued in the hundreds of dollars, will help you save money and are brought to you by some of Wing World’s valued advertisers, including Big Bike Parts, Boostaroo, Cozy Winter, East Coast Cycles, The Flag People, Gene’s Gallery, Motor Trike, Niehaus Cycle Sales, Rampage Power Lift Ramps, Sierra Electronics and GWRRA Official Products.

The loyalty saving coupons will arrive in your new Member and renewal Member packets throughout 2012.

(Existing Life Members and Members who have renewed for multiple years, including 2012, will also receive the loyalty saving coupons by mail.)

NEWLY REDESIGNED GWRRA WEBSITE GWRRA’s newly redesigned website was introduced on the World Wide Web early this year in an attempt to reach all Goldwingers and touring motorcycle enthusiasts.

The new website features expanded content and streaming media, including video clips, live customer service assistance, photos of Members’ rides, trikes, a nonmembers section, travel information and much, much more! The redesign incorporates bold colors and graphics and new navigational tools, so come check it out!

GWRRA Rider Education and the Director of GWRRA are pleased to announce the appointment of Harry and Joan Dollarhide to International Directors, Rider Course Programs, replacing Tony and Michelle Van Schaick in the position.

Harry and Joan joined GWRRA in 1994 and come well qualified, having held numerous positions of service to the Membership at the Chapter and Region Level. Harry brings over 50 years of riding experience to the position.

He is a Grand Master Tour Rider (#2804) and is a GWRRA Riding Course Master Instructor Trainer, Rider 8

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RideNow Powersports is located at 8546 West Ludlow, Suite 100, Peoria, Arizona 85381; (623) 334-3434. ● Wing World

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International News & Views “International News & Views” is aimed at providing information submitted by GWRRA Members who live outside the U.S. or by U.S. Members who have information to share about something that has occurred in a country other than the U.S.

NEWLY FOUNDED GE-B’S FIRST RIDE OUT

The newly established Chapter in Germany, GE-B, recently organised its first ride out into the wonderful mountains of “Bergisches Land”, east from Cologne.

After a great start, with a sponsored breakfast from Honda dealer “Stute” (many thanks to Stute), we started toward the mountains on a brilliant, sunny day. With 10 Gold Wings and 13 riders/co-riders, we were approaching the countryside within 20 minutes for an excellent ride through forests and villages.

The first event of this new Chapter took us six hours and was a great experience for all of us. We then looked forward to the next event for closing the season—a BBQ in my garden on October 15, 2011.

(Submitted by Klaus Raaf, Chapter Director of GE-B of Cologne, Germany)

THE DISTRICT OF GERMANY’S 2011 CHRISTMAS PARTY

Since the end of November, you can’t ignore it anymore in Germany—Christmastime is around the corner.

Christmas parties and Christmas markets are everywhere: 10

Festive illuminations with music and the smell of almonds, German lebkuchen, bratwurst and hot wine punch, etc. hanging in the air. So it was time to have our own Christmas party as well!

The village of Königswinter, where our event took place on December 3rd, is located in the area of the Seven Mountains. It is the land of dragons, legends and castles— a wonderful area and worthy to be explored during a themed tour in the summertime (rhinedragon.de).

Sadly, we had a medical emergency right before the start of our year-end festivity, and a Member was hospitalized immediately by the doctor on-call. Of course, the mood was a bit depressed as nobody knew the reason at that time. (Thank god the Member recovered within a few days from a slipped disk and is now on the mend. By the time you read this article, it will have been a long time ago that we received the all-clear.)

During the event, District Director Jürgen Petri honoured the Charter Members of Chapter GE-B Colonia (aka Cologne) with a special Charter Member badge. After this procedure, the official certificate for having taken the responsibility as Chapter Director was awarded to Klaus Raaf. A souvenir photo (seen here) was taken afterwards, with all Charter Members present, plus the Chapter Director as well as the District Director. The photo shows (from left to right): Pedro Schröder, Frank Bäse, Elke Bäse, Norbert Heuser, Annemarie Henckert, Jürgen Petri (District Director), Joseph Mosler, Walter Lee, Klaus Raaf (Chapter Director), Bernhard Sontag and Hans-Joachim Henckert.

After the official ceremonies, and before the start of the game activities, the European version of the flyer “Benefits for Members” was presented to the Members.

(The flyer was redesigned specifically for the European area and is available in PDF in German, English and French. The German version was also made available as a printed folder.)

The entertaining hours flew by. Annemarie Henckert became the champion of the in-house golf tournament after three rounds and an exciting playoff against Bernhard Sontag. The lucky winners of the 50/50 drawing were: Jackpot – Bernhard Sontag, 2nd prize – Hans-Joachim Henckert and 3rd prize – Elke Mosler.

Late in the evening, the event had to come to an end slowly. There was a lot of hugging and kissing with those living nearby and who did not spend the night on the spot.

Others stayed overnight and met the next morning for a wonderful joint breakfast before it was finally time to head back home.

(Submitted by Jürgen Petri, District Director of Germany, gwrra.eu) ● Wing World

Out of Winter Hibernation We'll soon be easing out of winter and enjoying the 2012 riding season. To ensure your Gold Wing is ready to ride, you’ll need to properly take it out of its winter hibernation. Below are the conservative best practices to minimize potential storage-related issues.

• Tire Condition: Add air pressure to effectively inspect the tires. Check for cracks or splits on the sidewalls. Normal “weather checking” shouldn’t be a concern. However, if you find large cracks or splits, tire replacement is recommended.

• Tire Air Pressure: If the tires are in good condition, inflate them to the tire pressures given in your Owner’s Manual and the Tire Information Label located in the Gold Wing trunk.

• Clean: Thoroughly clean the motorcycle, noting and removing any corrosion, and ensuring any corrosion or wear hasn’t affected the operation of any components.

• Cooling System: If you drained the coolant, refill with Pro Honda HP Coolant or equivalent as noted in your Owner’s Manual, making sure to properly bleed the system of air.

• Engine Oil: Change the engine oil. Even if changed before storage, change it again if the bike was stored for more than four months; oil left in the engine from previous oil changes can create harmful corrosive by-products during storage.

• Fuel: Unless you used Pro Honda Fuel Stabilizer or equivalent during storage, if your bike was stored for more than two months, have your dealer drain and replace the fuel.

• Battery: Clean the battery terminals with a wire brush, connect the terminals and coat them in dielectric grease. If your battery was maintenance charged, it should be in good condition. If not, consider having your dealer test it. Note that the Pro Honda Optimate 3+ battery charger can recover certain neglected batteries.

• Brakes: Clean both sides of all brake discs with Pro Honda Brake Cleaner or an equivalent product.

• Pre-Ride Inspection: Pre-ride inspect the bike as described in the Owner’s Manual, then test ride it at low speeds.

Honda, like the GWRRA, is committed to safety, and rider training is a big part of that. Honda associates who ride company motorcycles are required to complete rider training every five years. In addition, Honda has four training centers: Alpharetta, GA; Troy, OH; Irving, TX; and Colton, CA. These, together with the hundreds of MSF sites around the country and GWRRA Rider Education, offer lots of training opportunities.

For more information, contact your chapter or district Rider Educator or access the Rider Education page of the GWRRA website.

When the riding season finally does roll around, we prepare our bikes to ride but do we prepare ourselves?

Meet Us Out on the Road Now’s the time to plan the fun rides and activites for the new riding season. Consider coming to see Honda and our Powersports products at the listed events we plan to attend this year. We love to meet, greet, and get personal feedback from our customers.

Event

Location

Dates

International Motorcycle Show

Chicago, IL

February 10-12

International Motorcycle Show

Charlotte, NC

February 24-26

Daytona Bikeweek

Daytona Beach, FL

March 10-17

EAA AirVenture Aircraft Show

Oshkosh, WI

July 23-29

Americade Motorcycle Rally

Lake George, NY

June 5-9

Wing Ding Motorcycle Rally

Ft. Wayne, IN

July 4-7

MotoGP Race, Laguna Seca

Monterey, CA

July 27-29

MotoGP Race, Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN

August 17-19

Also, check with your Honda dealer for special events they may be hosting. To find the nearest dealer to you or where you’re planning to visit, use the Find a Dealer feature at powersports.honda.com or the Gold Wing Navigation System, if your bike is so equipped.

You can also utilize the Honda Trip Planner to create, save, export, and import routes to whatever event you plan to attend. Access the Honda Trip Planner at tripplanner.honda.com.

RIDER (training)

PRE-RIDE INSPECTION (instructions in Owner s Manual)

Storage and ride preparation information is given in the Honda Winter Storage Guide available through Honda dealers (Part # S9507).

BATTERY (clean terminals/test)

Back up to Road Speed For many of us, the winter weather makes it impossible to ride, so we have no other choice but to hang up our helmets and hope for an early spring. When the riding season finally does roll around, we prepare our bikes to ride but do we prepare ourselves?

Like any activity, practice improves skill and neglect erodes it, therefore, if we haven't ridden in months, our riding skills will have deteriorated. Taking a motorcycle training course at the beginning of the season is a great way to get our skills back up to road speed.

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NAVIGATION SYSTEM (Routes set for great rides) TIRES F&R (inspect/air pressure)

CLEAN (inspect)

BRAKES F&R (clean)

COOLING SYSTEM (fill)

ENGINE OIL (replace)

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The Gold Book Worked Wonders for Me! It was a great day to be out riding—clear, crisp and sunny—and I was heading home after three weeks of enjoying the fall colors on a run out to Missouri for a ride weekend with our old Chapter, Missouri’s B2.

I had just completed lunch and was continuing down the Great River Road (Illinois Highway 3) when I heard an increasing whine somewhere underneath my trike. It had been clunking for some time, but I had mistakenly assumed it was a shifting problem that could be looked at when I got home. But just past Gorham, a vibration started to shake the whole bike. As I looked for an inhabited place to pull over, there was a loud bang, a few clunks and the bike would no longer move forward. As I coasted to a stop in the middle of nowhere, I realized I had probably blown out a U-joint.

Using another motorcycle group’s emergency number to get a tow took a long time. But after the tow truck loaded my trike and headed out, I discussed with the driver my options. After all, it was 6 p.m. on a Saturday night in a college town. Luckily, he told me there were a Honda dealer and a couple other bike dealers in town. But since nothing was going to happen until Monday, I opted to be dropped in a hotel parking lot.

The next morning, I called my wife to fill her in on my predicament. I suggested I fly home, pick up my trailer and drive back to tow home the Wing. Her response was: “Get out your Gold Book and call someone; maybe they can help”. (Brilliant, she is! That’s exactly why I married her in the first place.) I had two options—Carbondale or Murphysboro, where the first of five names had more letters next to it than there are letters in the alphabet! So I called that name and got a hold of Carlene Kohlenberger.

She told me her husband was off on a Chili Ride-In and another obligation and wouldn’t be home until late. I told her that was fine as I wasn’t going anywhere.

But shortly thereafter, I got a call from Willie Kohlenberger. He asked questions about my situation and said to sit tight, he would work on the problem. A bit later, Carlene called to say she was on her way to pick me up and take me back to their house until Willie got home.

Halfway there, she got a call from Willie’s cousin (who just happens to have a trailer that can tow the trike), so we diverted to Cousin George’s house. Then, after picking up the trike, we were deposited at Willie and Carlene’s house.

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When Willie got home later, we examined the trike. I started to think about options like renting cars or trucks and trailers to tow it home, but Willie convinced me that fixing the bike would be the easiest and cheapest option. He also insisted I stay at their place until I could get the parts so he could fix it. (Oh, did I mention that Willie is a mechanic with over 30 years’ experience fixing cars, boats, ATVs and—yes—motorcycles.) He showed me the front U-joint that had given up the ghost (and had probably been going downhill for a lengthy period of time).

On Monday, I called Motor Trike (the manufacturer) to see if they used an OEM U-joint or a custom-made one in the 2008 model. After a short discussion with the technical department, they stepped up to the plate (since I was out of warranty) and offered to ship me a new driveshaft assembly, complete with both U-joints, for the cost of overnight shipping. (Thank you, Motor Trike, Inc.!)

Tuesday morning, the part arrived and, after work, Willie spent 30 minutes removing and replacing the driveshaft. Then I packed the trike in anticipation of getting home but, unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate; Wednesday dawned rainy, cold and windy. Again, I was offered a warm bed for the night. Finally, on Thursday, I got back on the road and arrived home Saturday afternoon.

I am so thankful for the help and friendship of Willie, Carlene and George. Without Willie’s help, I would have had a very expensive experience because no bike dealer in Murphysboro works on trikes. Plus, Willie and Carlene took in a stranger all because I had a Gold Wing and belonged to a great organization—GWRRA. Also, a big “Thank-you” goes out again to the folks at Motor Trike, Inc. who stand behind what they build.

This incident convinced me to never be without my Gold Book and to realize it should be the first thing I reach for in the event of an unfortunate circumstance. It worked wonders for me!

JC Cane GWRRA #317999 Hampton Roads, VA ●

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Comments from a Soon-to-be Wing Owner This letter is in regard to comments by John Simonick, Master LTP Instructor, in an August 2011 newsletter that specifically referred to the participation in GWRRA of riders with other brands of bikes.

I would just like to thank John for his comments, particularly those concerning Harley riders. I appreciate the olive branch and will encourage my riding buddies to grasp it firmly.

Recently, I joined GWRRA and have since experienced all of the emotions that come with it, including both positive and negative comments because I’m “one of those Harley riders”—17 years owning Harleys, member of three H.O.G. Chapters, closet full of Harley clothes and gear, etc. (I appreciate the American patriotism generally depicted by Harley folk and the camaraderie shared with fellow Harley riders and I try to support an American company, just like mine. I even go out of my way to buy clothes and other items that are “Made in the USA”.)

Anyway, in addition I also wave at all motorcycles…and Jeeps…and Corvettes…and trains…and ladies…and children. Heck, I’d wave at a deer if that would stop it from jumping in front of me! The thing is, I just love being on a bike.

And although I ride Harleys and am considered to be “one of those guys”, I consider myself first and foremost to be a motorcycle enthusiast who just happens to ride Harleys! And I average over 15K miles annually, including trips to Americade, Colorado and Florida.

Now with my latest economic struggles, I had to sell my CVO Ultra and am considering purchasing a used bike. I have never purchased a used Harley; plus, all of my Harleys have had extended warranties and maintenance plans. (Basically, if anything ever went wrong with one of them, it was a “non-issue”.) So now, for the first time, I’m planning to buy a used bike (which is kinda scary from my Harley perspective). Anyway, I discovered that apparently the Honda and BMW riders buy used bikes all the time and put thousands of trouble-free miles on them! And that’s 16

exactly why I immediately began looking at Gold Wings.

(Actually, I never even considered buying a used Harley.)

So my friends (non-Harley folks) suggested I call a guy named Bob Morrisson, who lives somewhere in Southern Indiana and, sure enough within three phone calls, I found him! Not only was he personable and a friendly guy, he was indeed familiar with all things Gold Wing! After listening to my sermon, Bob suggested we meet so he could answer my questions about buying a used Wing.

Bob brought with him eight of his GWRRA Chapter B (Southern Indiana) friends, all on their bikes. (Cool!) Then he discussed used Wings, their dependability, maintenance, accessories, prices. Afterward, he started telling me about GWRRA and I’m thinking to myself, It’s Christmas! This guy really believes. You really do meet the nicest people on a Honda, and I left the meeting knowing I could ride with these people.

Since that initial introduction, I have joined GWRRA and attended Chapter B’s monthly meeting. And, while still looking at various Wings to buy, I rented one for an upcoming ride with Bob and my new GWRRA friends. So although I’m familiar with the stereotypical attitudes regarding Harley riders, Wing riders, BMW riders and sport bike riders, I’m happy to say that my experience in meeting GWRRA riders has been very positive.

Alas, not all Harley riders “fit the image”. In fact, most of my riding buddies are professionals with outstanding character and good old-fashioned values. During discussions regarding other riders on other bikes, most of the comments I hear are positive: Two wheels are better than four!

[That said, I do agree that] there is an element within the H.O.G. culture that is extremely pro-Harley and anti-everything else…[however,] most of the macho comments you hear about “rice burners” and such are really just a lifestyle choice, combined with lack of judgment, and possibly ignorance. I’m proud The Motor Company has survived and continues to sell bikes with parts mostly made in the USA. Anyway, I now look forward to becoming a Wing owner, racking up the miles and attending GWRRA events and rides. Now I just need to find someone to paint flames all over my bike!

Joel Gonia GWRRA #346240 Crestwood, KY ●

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In honor of GWRRA’s 35th Anniversary, each month in 2012 this page will either contain a Member-written article from someone who has been instrumental in our Association or an article relaying some of the history of GWRRA. This month’s article is submitted by one of the Original Seven Members, Chuck Ainsworth, GWRRA Life Member #00003, Chapter AZ-D.

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hen I was asked if I would write something about my memories of when GWRRA started, that got me reminiscing. It doesn’t seem possible that 34 years ago we were at Denny’s discussing motorcycle organizations. My memory is a little foggy in some areas but, here goes.

My association with GWRRA Founders goes back a little before the meetings at Denny’s. When I first met Paul Hildebrand and Shirley Stephens-Garcia (formerly Hildebrand), Paul was riding a Suzuki (Water Buffalo) and then moved up to a Gold Wing. I was riding a 500 Honda and moved up to a 1975 Gold Wing. During these rides, I would sometimes carry one of Paul and Shirley’s daughters. I met Darby at one of Chapters D’s meetings awhile back and she reminded of that. Oh, how the memory fades.

At that time, Paul was State Director of the Oregon Goldwing Owners Association (GWOA). I still remember the discussions about what he liked and didn’t like about the GWOA, the differences between clubs and organizations and how organizations run like a dictatorship worked out the best in the long run. But look at how GWRRA has survived.

In the beginning, we would meet at Paul and Shirley’s house.

At one of the meetings, Paul asked me if I would consider being Vice President. As I had never been good about approaching people, I volunteered to help with computerization of the organization instead.

addresses, and membership numbers. A little side note: During testing, I used 00001 for myself, 00002 for Paul, and 00003 for Shirley, and so on. I was showing it to Paul and he thought I should reorder the numbers to 00001 for Paul, 00002 for Shirley, and 00003 for myself (rightfully so). It was from this data that the first mailing labels were prepared. Because of growth, it didn’t take too long until Paul had to find another service as I was getting worried about the number of mailing labels that I was carrying out of the Motorola facility.

In 1979 I moved the family to Reno, Nevada and returned in 1983. While there, I purchased a Kaypro II. When I returned to the Phoenix area, I discovered that Wing World was still being typewritten so I loaned my Kaypro to Fred Rau (then editor of Wing World) to have something to prepare the articles on. He used it until the office got their own computer. (I still have the Kaypro and it still works.)

The Wing Dings for me have always been a great enjoyment.

Going to them has gotten me into regions of the U.S. that I probably would not have gone to otherwise. I have been fortunate to attend about half of them. For the others, work always seemed to be a higher priority.

I still ride and am a Member of Chapter D in Mesa, AZ. It is remarkable that Chapter D started as Group C and is still a viable Chapter today.

I worked with a woman named Pam, and we drew up the first registration forms. She worked in a lawyer’s office, so she got his input to make us legal. At that time I was a software engineer, working for Motorola, so I wrote a program to capture names,

It is through the early efforts of Paul and Shirley that GWRRA has developed into the recognizable worldwide organization that it is today, and I am proud to have had a small part in the beginning. ●

Chuck’s 1975 Gold Wing.

Chuck with his1996 Gold Wing.

Ride Better:

Before I Let a Passenger onto My Bike...

By Joe and Judy Pirillo, Iowa Senior District Educators Before I let a passenger onto my bike, I host a briefing with them. I explain that so long as they are on my bike, THEY are the boss!

I explain that if they want to slow down, or to stop—for any reason—we will do so. I explain that it is not my intention to scare them, ever, while they are on the bike, but to help them enjoy the experience. But I tell them that, in exchange for this, there is a price: They have four jobs while riding as passenger and they must agree to get on and off the bike only with the permission of the driver.

Then I explain the “passenger twist”, where they connect their helmet cord while facing the bike and then proceed to do a full turn clockwise so that the cord wraps behind them before they get on the bike. I also let them know that they get on and off only while I am on the bike—which is in neutral— and have both feet down and the side stand up (this because, if the side stand is down and they plunk themselves on the saddle, they will compress the shocks and that will lever the bike to the right—possibly all the way over onto its side!)

Next, I explain that I will nod and tell them it is okay to get on the bike when I’m ready for them and that I will do the same when I’m ready for them to leave the bike. Finally, I ask that when they mount and dismount the bike that they try to keep their weight centered on the bike—that they not pull the bike toward them but, rather, push themselves toward the bike.

I also explain that, while we are moving, they can talk to me if they want and that they may use the PTT button near their left hand to talk on the CB. As to “moving around”, however, I’d prefer that they pretend to be a sack of potatoes (just kidding…I actually tell them they can move about, just not suddenly). I also ask that they not try to help me through the turns; that they not lean in anticipation or when we are in a turn.

Lastly, I let them know that I have never crashed but that—no matter what happens while we are moving!—they are to keep their feet on the passenger floorboards and never, EVER!, try to touch the ground with their feet to try to hold up the motorcycle. Then I show them the saddlebag guardrails and point out that they are heavy steel, like “roll bars”, and will protect their legs only so long as their feet remain on those floorboards.

Oh, and as to those “jobs” they have, I tell them: ● They are to wave at all motorcyclists approaching us in the opposite direction ● They are to wave at all policemen who are on their feet ● They are to wave at all children who show any interest whatsoever ● They are to demonstrate to the world that they are enjoying themselves, particularly at all rest stops ● Failing any of those jobs, I declare, will result in them having a new job when the ride is over—the spokes! (There are no spokes on my Wing, of course. It’s a JOKE!) And just in case these might be helpful to you as well, I’ll share with you my own, personal rules while riding with a passenger. They are: ● The only thing I want to “show off” is that riding a motorcycle can be safe and enjoyable ● I wish to challenge myself with the task of trying to shift gears without the passenger being aware of the activity (no head snaps in either direction) ● I want to start and stop with the passenger never quite sure that we have started to move or that we have come to a full stop (i.e., smoothness all) Happy and safe riding to everyone, both one—and two—up!

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Photo courtesy of Honda News.

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SPEEDWAY MOTORSPORTS SHELTERS’ RETRACTIBLE MOTORCYCLE SHELTER

Speedway Motorsport Shelters says it has released a new product that has the motorcycle community buzzing.

Says the company: “After your ride, you pull into your driveway and into your bike’s own, personal shelter. The retractable waterproof cover is easy to use, keeps out weather, dust and debris, with the added feature of crossventilation to prevent any condensation from occurring inside. Included is an LED Bright Light which mounts to hardware inside the shelter, for easy night access; and with the addition of a Diamond-Tough floor (available separately), worries about oil drips on the driveway are over.

Now your bike can be parked in the garage, alongside the house, or in the driveway, fully covered and completely safe with the security of a padlock. Comes in two sizes: Standard/Sport and a larger Shelter for touring bikes.”

For pricing, more information and to order, call (831) 477-9600 or visit speedwayshelters.com.

Says the company: “The rankings were determined by MPN’s website visitors, who voted with their clicks. The list appeared in MPN’s January issue.

The eCaddy FLEX was designed with today’s smartphones in mind and offers the most versatile way to mount a phone (or iPod/MP3) on a motorcycle. The cornerstone of the eCaddy FLEX is the new Ultra-Swivel feature. Ultra-Swivel gives the rider unlimited positioning ability in not one but three ways (rotational, left-right/up-down and clockwise). It can be used with a simple phone holster or case with a belt clip; or it can be paired with the Caddy Buddy (shown here) to keep your phone (or MP3 player) waterproof.

All eCaddy FLEX parts are Made in the USA. We even offer free demo videos, so you can see how easy our products are to use. For more details, check out the ‘Motorcycle Phone Mounting Guide’ at leadermotorcycle.com/phoneguide.html.”

For pricing, more information and to order, call (800) 8280844 or (763) 535-1440 or visit LeaderMotorcycle.com.

K&N’S OE REPLACEMENT HIGH-FLOW AIR FILTER FOR 2001-2012 HONDA GOLD WINGS

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Leader Motorcycle says its eCaddy FLEX has been named Number 12 on Motorcycle Product News magazine’s “2011 Top Product Products: Best of the Web” list.

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K&N Engineering, Inc., says: “Open up your Gold Wing and let it breathe while enjoying the open road! Our product offers GL1800 owners a long-life and performancebased OE Replacement High-Flow Air Filter for the 20012012 Honda GL1800 model Gold Wing touring bike.

It is designed to provide low restriction, which results in increased throttle-response, higher touring speeds and overall performance. The K&N pleated media provides a large filtration area, offering high flow, long service intervals and excellent filtration. This filter is designed to slide directly into the OE air filter assembly without any fitting or cutting required. The injection-molded Urethane frame offers a durable sealing bead, ensuring extra long life.”

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MSRP is $60 (Part #: HA-1801. For more information and to order, call (951) 826-4000 or visit knfilters.com.

YUASA BATTERY INC.’S GYZ SERIES NEXT GENERATION POWERSPORTS BATTERY

Says Yuasa Battery Inc.: “The GYZ20L was jointly developed by Honda R&D and Yuasa Battery, Inc. to meet the rigorous demands of the 2009-2010 Gold Wing touring motorcycle. It features larger and thicker plates, heavy duty TIG-welded terminals and a specially formulated electrolyte to enhance performance. In addition, new construction techniques help increase durability and further extend battery life.

Utilizing comparable dimensions to the YTX20L battery, the GYZ20L is an ideal premium battery upgrade for virtually all Honda motorcycle, ATV and personal watercraft applications that currently use the YTX20L. And, given its improved durability, 50% lower static discharge rate, 11% higher amperage capacity and 81% greater life cycle performance capability, the new battery can help ensure consistent starting and ample electrical power when it’s needed most.

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The GYZ20L battery is the most advanced motorcycle battery on the market—highly reliable and will provide many years of trouble-free riding—and is the first US-made battery that was shipped to Japan for an Original Equipment Production Line.”

MSRP is $118.97 (Product #: GYZ20L). For more information and to order, call (toll-free) (866) 431-4784 or (610) 929-5781 or visit yuasabatteries.com.

SHORAI INC.’S LFX BATTERY Says Shorai Inc.: “Our LFX Battery is very lightweight, offers improved cranking performance, longer life and is environmentally safe. Our batteries have gone through a few revisions, and the most recent build has been tuned to offer a very good balance between energy density and starting performance.

The LFX36 model is by far the preferred choice of battery for most touring applications. It offers the most capacity, 36Ah lead acid equivalent (12Ah cell configuration) and has a 540CCA rating. (Our website offers a ‘battery finder’ lookup table to determine the correct battery for your vehicle.)

Lithium batteries by nature offer better performance as the battery warms up. So if the bike doesn’t start on the first attempt in colder temperatures, you will have the confidence knowing each subsequent attempt will get better. Lab testing of the LiFePO4 lithium battery indicates a cycle life of about 2,000 cycles. Whereas, lead acid batteries are only rated for 500800 cycles. So the Shorai battery will easily outlast the lead acid battery. Shorai uses the LiFePO4 Prismatic cells, which provide numerous advantages: The Shorai cells offer low internal resistance, the rectangular shape offers flexibility to design unique form factors, and more. Plus, the LiFePO4 chemistry is ranked as one of the safest lithium batteries on the market.”

MSRPs vary. For more information and to order, call (888) 477-4848 or visit shoraipower.com. ●

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classics CORNER Our Vintage Wing (and Homemade Sidecar) at Last!

By Capt. Bob Grant, USN/MM/ret., GWRRA #347945, of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Ugh! Why is she always right? I thought. The rest of the day, I acted like a little kid who’d just lost his Game Boy. Then it hit me!: I’ll just ask Dennis if he’ll take my Suzuki as part of a trade. Peg just smiled, probably thinking, No way!

Ha! But I made the call to Dennis and asked, “My bike and some cash?” And he responded, “Sure, sounds fine, come on down and pick the one you want.”

With that, Peg and I were off in a flash, and it only took me a few minutes to fall in love with his 1980 GL1100.

Many years ago, I remember listening to a “more mature” gentleman tell a group of new bikers: “Once you’ve ridden a Wing, you’ll never forget that first ride.”

Now, it’s been many years—and several bikes—since I heard that, and there’s no need to tell you he was right. Plus, I’ve been blessed with a wife, Peg, who enjoys riding as much as I do, so it’s no wonder we both love Wings.

Anyway not too long ago, we spent several years in France, where I moved about 250 ships a year as a Merchant Marine ship’s captain. Our plan was to find a used Wing and tour Europe on it; however, most were out of our budget so we settled for a very nice Suzuki Savage 650.

We very much enjoyed touring most of France, but all the while we were thinking about the day we’d retire, return to the USA and find a great vintage Wing just waiting for us!

We chose Albuquerque, New Mexico to retire. Getting settled into living on land took a few years, but at last it was time to find “our Wing”. I started by checking eBay; I hoped to find one someplace like Florida or California and have fun getting it home. But Peg felt it would be better to find one near home—pointing out the cost of traveling plus the fact that we have a dog who goes everywhere with us.

So I gave up the eBay plan and, at Peg’s suggestion, placed an ad on Craigslist that I was looking for an older Gold Wing. You can only imagine how many calls I received.

Ugh! But then came the call we’d been waiting for. GWRRA Member Dennis Elliott said, “Hi Capt. Bob, I have two vintage Wings for sale and only live a few miles from you.”

Dennis was offering a great price on either bike, and I could hardly wait to tell Peg. But I was surprised when she didn’t jump up and down when I told her. “What are you going to do with the Suzuki?” she asked.

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We agreed on the cash difference, and then Dennis told me its history: The bike had belonged to a chap who’d ridden it from Anchorage, Alaska to New Mexico and sold it to Dennis, who had then done a fair amount of work to get it running like new.

Okay, so now Peg and I had our ride, but what about “Red the Wonder Dog”? Peg asked. “No problem,” I said, “we’ll add a sidecar.” And so began my hunt for a suitable, affordable sidecar. Back to eBay. Ugh! I also tried an ad on Craigslist, but the sidecars cost so much I was about to give up. However, then a chap in Albuquerque called to say he’d purchased the contents of a storage building and found what he believed to be the “running gear” to a sidecar. I took a look, and he did indeed have a very nice California Sidecar “frame” and “wheel”, along with a lot of different mounts that he sold me for $350.

Later that same day, I sat Peg and “Red the Wonder Dog” on a sheet of brown paper and began a pattern for what would be the sidecar body.

I decided to build it as light as I could by using marine plywood to make the ribs and the base. Then I covered it with 1/8 bendable plywood, all glued with waterproof glue and stainless steel screws. I then covered it with fiberglass.

Lots of sanding and primer later, I painted it black to match the Wing.

Because I’d been lucky enough to get so many mounts, I was able to fit the rig to the Wing pretty easily. Then I made a few test runs to get the alignment right with Peg and Red onboard. Soon we were ready for a short road trip!

They both love the sidecar, and the Wing doesn’t even know it’s there; it continues to handle as it should. (Since then, I’ve also made a small tag-along trailer.)

As I look back now, I can only wonder if that chap I listened to those many years ago had any idea what an ● impression he made on me that day!

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INSURANCE

COMPAN Y Q&AS—AND MORE! Again this year—as was the case last year—many smaller, more motorcycle-specific insurance carriers took the lead in answering a questionnaire we sent to companies several months ago.

We greatly appreciate the time, effort and candor with which these companies offered their answers.

After all, as we’ve previously stated, a rider can never be too informed about the motorcycle insurance coverage he or she possesses. And hopefully this short Q&A series will help to clear up at least a few lingering questions you may still have about your own policy.

Plus, afterward we offer you a peek at some great rain gear—and just plain stylish protective gear—for the upcoming riding season. Enjoy!

—Sharon Stanley

Some Answers from KERRY WILSON INSURANCE (800) 575-3779, KerryWilson.com

The rule of thumb is to carry an amount of insurance that equals your net worth. If you have a net worth of $25,000, then 25/50/25 is fine. If you have a net worth of $100,000, then you should carry 100/300/100. Umbrella policies are available with limits of $1,000,000 to 5,000,000, starting at $300 per year.”

Some Answers from MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE (800) 236-2453, markelinsuresfun.com

What is the very minimum coverage you recommend for motorcycle/trike riders? Why? “The minimum liability coverage sold [for example] in the state of Alabama and in many states is: $25,000 Bodily Injury (BI) – per person/$50,000 – per person/$25,000 Property Damage (PD). This means that if you cause bodily injury or property damage to another person or their property, the insurance company will pay on your behalf up to $25,000 if one person is injured or up to $50,000 if more than one person is injured, and up to $25,000 for the other person’s vehicle or property that is damaged.

These amounts are low. If you cause more bodily injury or property damage than you are insured for, you may be required to pay the difference. However, many people opt for the minimum coverage and premium. Surprisingly, you can increase the limits from 25/50/25 to 100/300/100 for about $10 per year. This is a good idea.

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Is there anything you’d specifically recommend a trike rider add to his/her insurance that you wouldn’t necessarily recommend for a two-wheeled rider? What about vice versa? Why or why not?

“It is hard to recommend coverages because every rider and motorcycle is unique. For custom-built trikes and highly accessorized two-wheel motorcycles, however, we do recommend that the owner consider choosing the Agreed Value Settlement option for Comprehensive and Collision coverages.

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Markel’s Agreed Value Settlement option essentially ‘locks in’ the value of your motorcycle or trike at an agreed value (with the exception of depreciation to tires, batteries and engine parts). That way, if the worst happens and you’re facing a total loss, you’ll receive the agreed value if we can’t replace the motorcycle or trike with the like kind and quality. This option can be set up by submitting a bike/trike appraisal and photographs to our underwriters. (Depending on the type of trike, an Agreed Value Settlement policy may be the only option.)”

Some Answers from MOTORCYCLE SERVICES

Motorist coverage pays for the difference between the insured’s damages for bodily injury and the limit of liability insurance of the at-fault driver up to the limits purchased.

Medical Payments provide coverage for the named insured, family members and non-related passengers in/on the covered vehicle when injured in an accident. It also provides coverage to the named insured and household family members when injured by a vehicle as a pedestrian.”

Some Answers from PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE (800) PROGRESSIVE, progressiveagent.com

(800) 245-8726, ext. 1109, Motorcycleservices.com

Please explain the difference between full and limited tort. Do all states have this? How does it apply to the rider’s (and/or co-rider’s) injuries if the at-fault driver has insurance? If the at-fault driver does NOT have insurance? If the rider himself/herself is at fault?

“The Tort system varies from state to state. Full Tort allows a motorist and policyholder to retain unrestricted rights to bring a lawsuit against the negligent party in an automobile accident.

Limited Tort allows drivers to save on their premiums by waiving their right to recover certain damages, such as payments for pain and suffering.

With Full Tort, you are keeping your right to file suit to receive compensation for pain and suffering for injuries sustained in an accident that is someone else’s fault. Limited Tort may prevent you from seeking compensation for these items, unless your injuries are found to be serious and permanent.”

Is the cost of motorcycle insurance different if you wear a helmet? Have a theft deterrent device? Have more years of experience riding? Years of crash-free riding?

Provide proof of Rider Safety Course Completion, etc.?

“With all of the motorcycle insurance options today, finding the right insurance is just like customizing your bike…and there are several ways riders can get discounts on their motorcycle insurance policy, such as: Claims-Free Renewal – Receive a discount if you have no at-fault accidents during your previous policy period; Homeowner – Get a discount on your motorcycle policy if you own your own home; LoJack – Receive a discount if your bike is equipped with LoJack®; Paid in Full – Pay the full amount of your policy when it renews and receive a discount; Prompt Payer – Pay on time for a year and receive a discount when your policy renews; Responsible Driver – No accidents or violations on your driving record for the last three years translates to a discount; and Safety Course – Completing an approved safety course could earn you a discount.”

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The authors, at the Cumberland Falls sign in Kentucky, say they really enjoy seeing waterfalls when they ride.

A PICTORIAL RECAP

OF OUR FIRST TRIP TO

WING DING, PART 2

By Will and April Kumley, GWRRA #332152, of Virginia Beach, Virginia

When we last left the authors during their trip to Wing Ding 33 last year, they had just finished breaking off from their main group in order to visit some falls in North Carolina. Here, they ride to rejoin the other Members of their GWRRA Chapter (VA-L, the “Ironclad Wings” of Chesapeake, Virginia) in Knoxville—and share the rest of their story…

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DAY 3 Day Three was the shortest riding day of the trip since we had only wanted to get to Knoxville, get our registration packet and see what Wing Ding had to offer. We also wanted to meet up with the others from our Chapter, including our good friend Sherry, who had driven to visit family in Kentucky before heading to Wing Ding.

(Steve, her husband, is my fellow Navy veteran and the one who couldn’t make it on this trip—as noted in Part 1 of this article.)

On our way to Knoxville, we took “The Dragon”, as it was the shortest route, and one of the photographers took a photo of us that ended up as one of their company’s website highlights for the week.

After getting to Knoxville, we got to check out all the things there that were being offered to us Wingers plus catch up with the others from our Chapter. However, the hotel had a small SNAFU that resulted in our room not being available until much later than we expected. But it turned out that the wait for the room was worth it; we ended up on the 17th floor and had a great view from our room. Plus, they’d given us a parking pass so we could park the bike beforehand and walk around.

There was definitely plenty to be seen in the vendor area.

Between accessories, clothes, painters, installers, displays and much more, you really needed a good solid day to check out all that the vendors had to offer. And if you were looking to buy anything, you could probably find it there! April saw a few trailers that she liked. All I could think was, Yeah, but where are we gonna store it when it’s not being used?

A lot of the others in our Chapter bought large items and needed a way to transport the old stuff home. I offered a solution that I thought was great: They could all put their money (what was left of it) together and buy a trailer for April and me. Then we would fill it with their extra stuff and bring it home for them! We wouldn’t even

charge them for the extra gas it took to tow the trailer, but the trailer would be ours to keep once delivery had been made on all of the items in it. Unfortunately, everyone decided to cram everything in Sherry’s car instead. Oh well, there’s always next year (and we’ll just pay off Sherry so she doesn’t drive a four-wheeled vehicle!).

That night was the Light Parade and, thanks to some prior help from Steve and Sherry, my bike was more than worthy of it. I wasn’t going to win any contests, but I got quite a few comments on how neat it looked! I enjoyed the parade a lot and got some new ideas on how to expand the lights on the bike. Sorry to say, though, that we have no photos from the parade since April had the camera and there were some last-minute changes to the ride, so she missed it.

After the parade, I had to wait until I could sneak out and get back to the hotel, though I knew I wasn’t going to win anything. All in all, we didn’t get to bed until around 1 a.m., if my memory serves me right.

DAY 4 The next morning, after getting some food in our stomachs, we decided to go the opposite direction than the rest of the Chapter.

The bulk of them were headed to ride the Cherohala Skyway and The Dragon—both great roads, but April and I had ridden them before and wanted to see something different. Still, we did make sure to tell them to stop at Bald River Falls, just off the skyway, as it is a great view of a waterfall and you don’t even have to get off your bike if you don’t want to.

So April and I, along with Doug and Sherry (on the back of Doug’s trike) headed north to Kentucky to see Cumberland Falls.

The first part of the trip was only interstates so that we could quickly get to the falls and then get on to some side roads on the way back to Knoxville.

Currently (though not on this trip), April rides Will’s former bike, a 2004 Aero 750, to which they added a Motor Trike conversion for her.

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After some more riding, we came up to the falls park. April and I enjoy seeing waterfalls on our rides—which is why I had planned this ride—and this was worth every minute on the bike.

The falls were great, and there is a walking path one can take to look at the falls from an overlook above, or another overlook that was closer to the bottom of, the falls.

All in all, we spent about two hours at the falls, much longer than I had originally planned for. But that’s okay since, in the interest of time after reviewing the map earlier in the day, we had already scrubbed the Cumberland Gap portion of our trip.

Next came more back roads, mountaintops and relaxed riding until we got to Norris Dam. This was the first TVA-built dam, and it was rather impressive to see from the overlook. Afterward, we took the scenic route back to the hotel and avoided the interstate system. It had been a great ride and a great day. Later, we hung out with the rest of the Members from the Chapter who had made it back from their rides.

DAY 5 Day Five was our “rest day”, and we took advantage of it to see the things we hadn’t taken the time to look at on Day Three, when we had first arrived in Knoxville.

Sherry was able to get a couple more things for herself and Steve; April and I got some ideas for a paint scheme on the bike (that we are still considering). Most notably, I had the seat on my bike modified for more comfort.

Bike Solutions was at Wing Ding doing their WingSoft seat modification. Considering this mod is about one-quarter the price of a new seat, I decided to get it done. It only took them about 45 minutes to complete it and, so far anyway, I like it a lot. I used to have to readjust myself in my seat or stretch after just an hour of riding; now, I seem to be able to go at least four hours before having to adjust. It’s still not completely broken in, and I’m told it takes upwards of 1,000 miles to break it in completely. Maybe I can even talk April into letting me attempt that saddle sore ride I’ve wanted to do for so long now! After all, I’m on leave, and this will give me the chance to break in the seat completely. Just a thought…

DAY 6 We had plans to ride down to Gatlinburg and the surrounding area to check it out. Unfortunately though, traffic was so bad in Pigeon Forge that it took way too long to get through it. So instead, we stopped at the Gatlinburg Welcome Center and turned around after checking out the store there.

Pigeon Forge is neat, with plenty to do for a family. We may even consider a small vacation there with the kids when they get older, but I seriously hope the traffic improves as it was so bad while we were there.

The highlight for me was eating at a small restaurant called the Happy Days diner. It is based on the TV show that came out before I was born (as mentioned in Part 1, April and I are in our early 30s), but I had seen enough of the reruns to know some of the references in the diner and on the menu. Afterward, we went to the Closing Ceremonies of Wing Ding and, although we didn’t win anything, it was nice to go to it.

DAY 7 Day Seven was our return trip home. We wanted to get home as soon as possible, so we did alot of interstate riding into Virginia then took 460. It was fairly uneventful and took us about 11 hours to get home, including all the stops we made for fuel and food.

Oh, and as far as those electrical gremlins I had mentioned in Part 1 of this story, the CB has been returned to the vendor and they are replacing it free-of-charge. Plus, we had no real problems with the bike starting and, since the trip, I’ve cleaned the starter relays. If that doesn’t fix it, I suspect the battery is on its way out.

All in all, it was a great week with a group of great people to hang out with. That said, April and I could not have even considered going on this trip had it not been for my mom and grandma coming to visit and watch the kids while we were off riding—and the kids had a blast with them! They arrived a few days before we left and left a few days after we returned so, thankfully, we were able to visit with them some as well.

For next year’s trip, we look forward to maybe including Andrew and Victoria on the ride—that is, as long as April is plenty comfortable on her trike by then. ●

The group’s bikes lined up at a gas station.

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At the Vendor Show, April sits on her “dream trike”, a 2012 GL1800 with a Motor Trike Adventure Kit.

A shot in Knoxville down the street from the authors’ hotel.

A shot from the top of the beautiful Cumberland Falls.

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By Larry Sinman, GWRRA #168291, of Red Lion, Pennsylvania If you think a bike is a good place to install lighting effects, how about having over 1,000 hidden lights set up on one? Well, that’s just what I had done in 2008 to my Wing, lovingly named “Black Beauty”, so she could display amber running lights in the daytime and, at night, “jump to life” with blue LEDs (which can be set to flash with user adjustable speed or be set to a steady “on” position). Here’s how it happened…

Almost four years ago now, Black Beauty was completely stripped down to the frame and rewired with custom harnesses by Gary Dunn of G&B Cycle Goodies in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania.

Since that time, Gary has unfortunately passed away from cancer, but Black Beauty remains as a tribute to his talent. In fact, Black Beauty was a “project bike” showcased on his website to display his great talents as a bike lighting artist.

How She Was Lit…and More In order to accommodate the fuse array and to facilitate servicing (should the need ever arise), all internal wiring is clearly labeled and color-coded. The left rear saddlebag is solely devoted to the housing of a fuse panel array (each fuse location is clearly labeled) as well as an additional stereo amplifier to drive her MB Quartz upgraded speakers.

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has always been garage kept and maintained with loving care. In fact, she looks “showroom new”, even with her 50,000 gently driven miles. And, in her travels to visit various motorcycle shows and rallies along the East Coast, she has been awarded over 20 trophies and plaques—from Delaware to Maryland to New Jersey to Pennsylvania to Virginia.

Her Accessories…and More Photos Black Beauty’s complete list of accessories is too long to list. She really has to be personally seen and experienced to be

appreciated; and despite some good photos I’ve posted online, photos just can’t do her justice. What I will say, though, is that if you see her in person, you’ll remember her. It’s been my experience that this is a bike that turns heads— and one which has other Gold Wing owners staring in appreciation of what can really be done with a Wing.

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THE FOLLOWING IS A PARTIAL LIST OF HER ACCESSORIES: Garmin ZUMO550 GPS w/ XM Radio Passport 8500 Radar detector w/ blue screen Dual-color Ring of Fire (blue and amber in front and amber in rear) Honda CB radio Honda CD player Typhoon windshield w/stealth edging trim Extensive chrome work by Küryakyn Chrome wheels Headlight modulator (causes high beams to pulse to ensure high visibility to other motorists) Passenger armrests by Küryakyn Upgraded 4 speaker sound system w/amplifier Selectable dual-color running lights (amber or blue or both together) Combination gear shift indicator and amp meter Rivco “invisible trailer hitch” rig Tire pressure sensors w/ warning light (if pressure drops below a user preset minimum) Luggage rack w/ Küryakyn leather bag Rotating exhaust lighting (custom-made

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for this bike; one of a kind) Xeon high intensity bullet lights Honda driving lights Dual side mirrors Over 1,000 LED color lights (blue at night and amber for day; can do one or the other, both at the same time or neither, with custom switching integrated in left-side pouch area). ● Heel/toe shifter by Rivco ● Ride on/off chrome center stand by Fish Enterprises ● Highway footrests by Küryakyn

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● Matching passenger footrests by Küryakyn ● Heated hand grips w/ leather-clad levers for the clutch and brake ● Pinstripe artwork by artist “Mountain Man” (of West Virginia) ● Russell Day-Long two-tone leather custom (not vinyl) heated seats for rider and passenger ● New suspension system by Traxxion Dynamics (check out this link for a full description of what was done: traxxion.com/hondagoldwing.aspx) ●

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WORKBENCH Technical Questions and Answers Answers to the technical questions in this month’s “Workbench” were provided by Stu Oltman, Wing World’s Senior Technical Editor. Please submit your technical questions about Gold Wings or Valkyries by email to workbench@gwrra.org or by mail to “Workbench,” GWRRA, 21423 North 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027. Please include your full name, city, state and GWRRA membership number.

The opinions of the Technical Editor do not necessarily reflect those of the editor(s) or publishers of Wing World Magazine, GWRRA, or their agents.

1977 GL1000 Issues Stu, I have a ’77 GL1000 that has a hard time starting when it’s hot and has set for five minutes or more. I’ve rebuilt the carbs with Randakks kit and switched to Dynatek ignition and Accel coils.

The carbs passed all of Randakks’ tests, and he and I have found a few problems and corrected them. I talked to a Honda mechanic friend, and he suggests a vacuum leak. I found one at the air cutoff valve cover and fixed it. I also changed the intake runners, even though they passed the bench test, because they had some chrome starting to peel at the bolt boss and vacuum ports in a couple of places.

Related work done: 1) Replaced #4 exhaust valve 2) Lapped all valves, all 4 cylinders 3) 165psi in #1 & #3 185psi in #2 & #4 (can still see original cross hatching) 4) Rebuilt carbs with Randakks full kit and synced 5) New timing belts 6) New radiator cap, hoses and t-stat and radiator cleaned out 7) Dynatek ignition and Accel coils (I made a Y-junction and did not use the supplied wire tap) 8) New battery and good starter; all wiring checked 9) Stock exhaust with baffles removed and K&N air filter I have restored a few old Wings and serviced many more, so I have a lot of spare parts that I have “thrown” at it, but I am at my wits’ end. I don’t ride it much because of the hard starting problem, so any advice you can give would be greatly appreciated.

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Glenn, The specific symptom you complain of is usually due to fuel percolating from the float bowls after hot shut down and flooding the engine.

I suspect the wet fuel levels in your float bowls are too high. Check the fuel inlet needles for wear or damage (replace as necessary), and set the float levels by the manual as carefully as possible. Until you do that, you might find it easier to restart if you crank with the throttle held wide open to clear the cylinders.

Also be aware that removing the baffles and installing a K&N air filter are two things that tend to make the engine run leaner— therefore, hotter. The additional heat may well be contributing to the percolation issue.

Stu

1800 Rear Suspension Hi Stu, I’ve been reading your advice in Wing World regarding the rebuilding of the 1800’s rear suspension. The way I understand it, if you want to bring your rear suspension up to OEM spec, it’s rather simple: Replace the rubber hose with a steel-braided hose and bleed the system.

If, however, you want to upgrade the components, it gets more complicated (I’m thinking Traxxion here).

My question is: Along with the steel hose, is it necessary to use the Traxxion shock (which claims revised valving) and the Traxxion spring as a unit to achieve “the ideal rear suspension”? Can I achieve the same result (or close to it) by using the Traxxion spring on my OEM shock? Traxxion comes highly recommended on the 1800 website; however, I’m open to suggestions.

I’m riding a 2001 Wing (double most of the time) with 63,000 miles and, as the preload cuts in at 12, it’s time for rear suspension

attention. No hurry on the reply, Stu. It’s winter in Ohio.

Regards, Via email, Rich Cook, GWRRA #117617 Rich, Whether you “upgrade” to a non-OEM shock (damper) or spring is a matter of preference. But without repairing that ailing preload adjuster, no brand of aftermarket shock or spring will deliver the performance it was designed to provide. Actually, the original equipment provided pretty darned good performance when it operated correctly, and many find that simply repairing the adjuster restores the ride and load handling characteristics to like-new condition.

Because you’ve already covered 63,000 miles without any particular suspension complaints, like-new condition may satisfy you entirely. I’d suggest repairing the adjuster first, and see how you like the result using the bike’s original shock and spring. If you’re not happy with the ride or handling after that, then consider an upgrade.

I haven’t had the opportunity to sample a GL1800 equipped with Traxxion’s rear suspension components, so I couldn’t offer a valid comparison between that and original components. But should you decide to go that route, I’d suggest installing both their shock and spring. The compression and rebound damping in Traxxion’s shock will be a better match for their spring than that of the Honda damper unit.

Stu

Intercom Engine Noise Stu, I have a 2002 GL1800 that has developed a whining noise in the intercom. It sounds like ignition noise, as it gets louder when accelerating. This is a recent problem, Wing World

as it worked fine before.

Any suggestions on how to help the problem?

Thanks, Via email, Bill Dagg, GWRRA Life Member #27164 Bill, If the problem only recently developed, look back at any maintenance procedures that may have been performed recently.

It’s possible a spark plug wire is damaged. Another possible cause would be worn alternator brushes making poor electrical contact.

Stu

Ivan, The in-line 6 is in perfect secondary balance for the same reason as with the in-line 3. That is, the combined center of gravity of the rotating parts remains virtually constant.

And because the in-line 6 pairs the cylinders, the end-to-end crankshaft vibration inherent in the in-line 3 is also cancelled. With an inline 4 cylinder engine, the cylinder pairing (each in the pair rise and fall together) would balance the end-to-end crankshaft vibration.

But of pistons not paired to each other (those rising while others are descending), the situation becomes more complicated and not intuitive. Those pistons traveling within

90 degrees before to 90 degrees after top dead center (TDC) will travel further in the bore per degree of crank rotation than those operating within 90 degrees before or after bottom dead center (BDC).

This is because of the lateral displacement of the connecting rod bottom end. As the piston descends from TDC, the rod bottom is displaced laterally, effectively shortening the rod in the vertical plane and increasing the piston’s travel in the bore. As the crank rotates beyond 90 degrees after TCD, the rod big end once again swings in toward the crank center line, effectively lengthening it in the vertical plane and lessening the piston travel.

Because they move different distances in

Timing Belts Stu, Great articles. My 1990 SE has 317,000plus miles on it; I bought it new and have done all the maintenance.

I changed the timing belts at 125,000 miles. They looked like new, so I have not changed them since then.

Now I am getting ready to do some preventive maintenance and am wondering if you’d change the belts? Merry Christmas from Flushing, Michigan.

Mike Bowen GWRRA Life Member #17142 Flushing, MI Mike, Gold Wing timing belts do indeed last a lot longer than many folks think, provided they aren’t damaged by oil or coolant contamination.

Even so, I’d consider replacing your current belts whether they look like new or not.

192,000 miles is more than your money’s worth, and consider the probable engine damage should one slip on the pulley or actually break.

Stu

Perfect Secondary Balance for the BMW 1600 GT/GTL Hi Stu, I am trying to understand, in “basic terms”, why an in-line 6-cylinder engine is in perfect secondary balance.

The following link expands on the subject: http://autozine.org/technical_school/engi ne/smooth1.htm In the section on the 4-cylinder engine, the explanation is not clear to me. Can you please illuminate?

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the same amount of time, each non-paired piston experiences different rates of acceleration. Force is the product of mass and acceleration, so the forces generated by the moving non-paired pistons and connecting rods in an in-line 4 will never completely cancel each other.

Clear as mud? There are better on-line explanations to be found than either mine or the one you’ve already read. Your local library would also be a good place to find information. I hope I’ve helped.

Stu

Tire Failure…and Car Tires Stu, Please reply with the edition of Wing World that addresses the use of a car tire on the back of a Gold Wing and, if you have time, please make a short statement regarding this.

I have a friend who has had extensive tire failure (possibly due to weight), as the last Dunlop Elite 3 (rear tire) went only 4,000

miles before separating and going down!

Thank you in advance for your expertise!

Via email, Charles Carruth, GWRRA #169981 Charles, Though I’ve responded several times to car tire questions, I have not written an article nor gone into excruciating tire design detail. Nor do I intend to do so. However, I will discuss your friend’s situation.

In almost every case, catastrophic tire carcass failure is due to the destructive heat caused by overloading and/or under inflation.

This heat actually melts the rubber and damages the cords, which can often manifest itself as bubbles or bulges seen on the sidewall or separation of the tread in places along the tire’s circumference. This damage is often seen by the rider and attributed to defective tires, but I assure you that’s not the case.

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separating from the wheel rim.

In all cases, the proper preventive measures are to insure the tire is inflated to the correct cold inflation pressure and to not permit the tire to experience loads in excess of that stated on the side wall. Bear in mind, the information printed on the tire’s side wall gives the maximum acceptable cold inflation pressure and the acceptable maximum load— at that pressure. At lesser pressures, the tire will be damaged if exposed to maximum loading and highway speeds.

I mention this because, of all the “courtesy checks” performed on touring bike tires

by Dunlop at Wing Ding and other events, a huge proportion were found to be both significantly under inflated AND overloaded, despite the assurances of the rider that he/she inspects tire pressure “religiously”.

How do we determine if the tire is overloaded (assuming it’s inflated to the maximum cold inflation pressure)? Check the owners manual for the bike’s maximum acceptable loading capacity (this is not the tire’s load capacity), and note that the figure given excludes any items not installed at the factory. If we suspect we’re near or over the limit, it would be a good idea to have the rear wheel load examined at a truck scale with rider, passenger, trailer (if equipped), luggage, and all accessory items on board.

So, what if we’re over the tire’s maximum load limit? Is installing a car tire which may have a higher load limit the way to go?

In my opinion, absolutely not. But as they say, your mileage (and opinion) may vary.

Aside from adverse handling and steering issues, and regardless of the type tires installed, an overloaded bike is a bike operating outside the design limits of both the suspension and braking systems.

I have no way to know what accessories or loads your friend places on his bike, nor whether the rider and passenger alone greatly exceed the bike’s loading limit. Whatever the case, reducing the load to within the tire’s limits and maintaining correct pressure is the complete and correct solution to his problems.

Stu

Draining Carbs Dear Stu, I try to read your article each month, and I know you have written about this more than once. I have a 1993 Gold Wing SE; I have only had the bike for about four years. I also got the 1993 service manual when I bought the bike.

I have never done any of the service on the bike myself; I have always taken it to a dealer for the service. But getting to why I’m writing, I am trying to find the drain plugs for the carbs. I have taken off the under cover, fairing front cover, and radiator shroud.

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the radiator shroud.) I have looked for the drain screws but haven’t been able to see them. I’ve looked above, between, below and to the sides of the radiators. I know they are behind the radiators, but where?

Thank you for your help, Elton Hill GWRRA #271498 Zanesville, OH Elton, Looking through the front where the radiator shroud was, there is an Allen head screw (3mm, if memory serves) at the bottom of each float bowl and facing forward. Open each one about 2 turns, and the gas will drain from a tube under the bike.

Don’t forget to close the screws afterward. Just snug—don’t over tighten. FYI, a long Allen bit socket on an extension and a flashlight will come in real handy for this job.

Stu

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GL1500 Questions Stu, I always read your info first but have never had need to tap into your knowledge until now. I have been a mechanic my whole life and do all of my own service. I have owned three GL1100s, one GL1200, one GL1800 and now a 2000 GL1500. I have done a complete frame-off restoration on a 1982 GL1100 for show. All of this is to say that I know my way around a Wing.

I was forced to do a financial restructure and sold my 2008 Pearl White air bag model and bought the Pearl White 2000 three months back. I replaced the rear tire and dampener before riding more than a test ride.

On my first 120-mile breakfast ride, I noted a driveline vibration 80+. I pulled the swing arm and replaced the U-joint and boot.

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There were witness marks inside the housing and the boot was torn. I couldn’t get any lateral or vertical play in the joint, but it was very loose. I left the following weekend for a 1,700-mile, three-day weekend. All was okay with the vibration, but the cruise surges about 2 mph. I lubed the speedo cable (no needle fluctuation before or after) and changed the cruise filter, all with no improvement.

My first question is: Any suggestions for that? My second, and biggest, question is: I hear/feel a torsional growl in all gears under load. The bike now has almost 96K on it (I have put on 5K in the last 90 days). I understand that it is pretty loose at this mileage, but is a gear growl normal for the 1500?

I don’t know how better to describe this. I feel it in the pegs a little, and it is worse when pulling through all five gears. It is pretty good at steady highway speeds. I even feel a little gear/bearing growl coasting right to the final stop. I didn’t pull the shaft out of the final drive, but it felt tight. I felt the rear wheel bearing when apart, and they felt okay. I wonder about wheel bearings but don’t feel those should be torquesensitive. I have, of course, changed the final drive oil and all other necessary maintenance.

I hope to ride this one for a couple of years, which would put it at around 125K or so.

Thanks, and sorry for the long-winded letter.

God Bless!

Via email, Kevin Knebel

“slop”, you might consider replacing it. If memory serves, the part number for the boot has not changed, but there were several reports of the new U-joint tearing it up (maybe your bike has the new U-joint and damaged the boot as a result). To prevent that, consider installing a Valkyrie U-joint boot.

Stu

Rebuild Alternator?

Stu, I ride a 1999 Valkyrie Interstate with almost 82,000 miles on it. A friend suggested that I have the alternator rebuilt as a preventive measure. What’s your advice?

Thanks!

James Whitley GWRRA #292414 Collinsville, MS Jim, Of course, no part is likely to last forever, and alternator brushes are indeed subject to wear. But if one were to adopt your friend’s logic, there are many other parts that might be replaced “for peace of mind”.

I’d consider rebuilding a perfectly functional alternator low on my list of priorities.

But maybe that’s just me...

Stu ●

Kevin, Regarding your first question, the cruise control on your 2000 Wing uses gear position and RPM input to control the speed. Only the early GL1500s used input from the speedometer.

The first thing I’d suggest is to check the adjustment of the cruise cable according to instructions in the service manual. Adjust if necessary. If that doesn’t resolve the issue, clean the pins in the ECU and cruise control unit electrical connectors and all connectors between the cruise unit and the gear position switch.

Question 2—The male splines on the rear of the driveshaft have been known to wear badly, eventually stripping and causing complete loss of drive. When they become badly worn, noise and vibration are evident. I’d advise you to pull that shaft out of the final drive and inspect the splines. Replace the shaft and oil seal if the splines are badly worn, and it wouldn’t be a bad idea to also replace the femalesplined coupler in the final drive unit. Grease the splines with Moly 60 on re-assembly.

Note—the C-clip around the shaft splines is an assembly aid used on the production line and should be discarded on re-assembly. That will prevent future removal of the “pumpkin” from bringing the entire driveshaft loose from the U-joint and out of the swingarm.

Final note—the U-joint now supplied for all GL1500s is a beefier unit that first appeared on the Valkyrie. If your joint shows excessive March 2012

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TRANSCONTINENTAL TREK for My New Wing, Part 3

The author, somewhere in the Sierra Mountains of California, during he and his companion’s road trip from Florida to Canada.

By Mike Burrows, GWRRA #257041, of Nanaimo, BC, Canada

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hen we last left the author and his companion, Gail Bauer, they had flown from Canada to Florida to pick up a 2004 GL1800 he’d purchased from one Member and a trailer he’d purchased from another. Then they had stayed quite awhile in Florida and were now headed across the lower U.S. toward California, the Northwest and then home to Canada. On April 28, they had visited the White Sands National Monument and Hubbard Museum of the American West in New Mexico and were headed back to their campground in Ruidoso for the night. Here is the rest of their story…

More Time in the (Cold) Desert We spent another day and night in Ruidoso and, again it felt like it was freezing at night…so we sneaked our sleeping gear into the laundry house, which was heated.

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our air mattress on the floor! We left quickly, but not before telling the elderly lady who owned the RV park about the water on the floor.

Afterward, we rode 45 minutes and stopped at the wellknown Smokey Bear Restaurant in Capitan, New Mexico. We must have traveled 1,000 miles altogether on Hwy 380, but it finally came to an end near Socorro. (It’s a good highway; not too congested going through Texas, New Mexico and Louisiana.)

We then went through an area called the Valley of Fire State Park, which is a large area of rolling volcanic black rock. The winds were very strong again (as I’d mentioned in Part 2 of this story), so we didn’t stop. Then we passed the large telescopes [aka Very Large Array (VLA)] of the radio astronomy observatory near Hwy 60. They say these telescopes search the skies for unknown objects or UFOs. Finally, we crossed the state line into Arizona and climbed to an elevation of 6,900 feet and into the town of Springerville. There was a cold snap in the air, so we decided to get a cheap hotel. It sure wasn’t camping weather!

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From One Weather Extreme to the Next The next morning, we woke up to half an inch of snow on the ground—which didn’t surprise us. The good news was that at least the winds had finally stopped.

When we left town around 8 a.m., there was barely any snow on the road. However, as we started climbing up from town, ice and snow were staying on the road and the bike was slipping slightly. It seemed too dangerous to continue, so we pulled into a small turn-off and waited for the sun to melt the snow.

But that never happened, and now we were in a real dilemma; we couldn’t go back to the town since it was all downhill. Just then, a Harley-Davidson roared by us and I said, “Well, if I don’t hear a siren in half an hour, we’ll continue.”

We didn’t hear one, so we continued carefully. After awhile, the snow finally disappeared completely. Still, the rest of the day the temperature was a cold 34 to 42 degrees F in the high mountain roads.

Eventually, we stopped in Show Low on Hwy 60 for a bite to eat.

Then, after heading east on Hwy 260 for many miles, we arrived at Jerome Historic Park, the old mining town perched atop a mountain overlooking Prescott, Arizona. (All the roads leading up there are narrow and winding but with great views of the valley below.)

After a long day of cold riding, we finally came down from Jerome and arrived at Prescott. We had even managed to stay for a bit on the original Historic Route 66.

From Prescott, we headed north on 89 through Chino Valley and on to where 89 intersects with I-40. There, at Ash Fork, some people in a restaurant told us of a car show happening on Route 66 in Seligman so we stopped in the downtown area to check out the car show and live bands on the main street. Then we continued on I-40 to Kingman. After Kingman, we traveled to a high point on a mountain and then it was all downhill to the valley of the Colorado River, where Bullhead City is located.

Tons of handcrafted bears at a shop in Ruidoso, New Mexico.

One of the author’s many typical campsites along the way.

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We pulled into a county park called Davis Camp, complete with palm trees and scenic sites right there on the river. It was so beautiful, and the temperature of 85 degrees F was the warmest we’d felt since leaving Florida.

Some Rest, Then Back on the Road After having traveled some 10 days in a row, we spent the next two days as rest days in the warmth. All we really did was to go over to Laughlin, Nevada to check out some casinos and shop for a few T-shirts.

On May 4, we headed back out on the road again—up Hwy 95 to Las Vegas. We kept moving north until we turned off to cut through Death Valley, California. We traveled through the vast valley basin of hills and desert before arriving at “the bottom”—Stove Pipe Wells, several feet below sea level—where it was a warm 95 degrees F. Heading out of the valley was mostly uphill and the bike, for the first time, went up one notch on the heat gauge. (Don’t forget, though, that we were pulling a fully loaded trailer.) So after stopping briefly, we continued on to Lone Pine, California which is famous for its backdrop of mountains for western films.

We found a local campground right on a small creek, with the snowy mountains in the background, and set up the tent. Then we went into town for burgers and fries. It’d been a full day of travel!

The next morning, we went into Lone Pine for breakfast and then hit the road headed north on scenic Hwy 395 along a stretch of the highway that is all mountain views capped with snow.

Just across from Yosemite National Park, we came to Mono Lake and took some photos. Continuing north, we then drove just past Carson City and camped out for the night at Washoe Lake State Park.

It was high country and early spring, and we were the only campers in the park except for some people in RVs. After chatting with a few of these folks, I knew it was going to be a cold night.

The Kindness of Strangers…and More We almost froze that night; it was so cold we could hardly sleep!

So we arose early and left Washoe Lake State Park at 6:30 a.m.

Needless to say, we weren’t looking forward to driving in the bonechilling cold and wind of that morning, but we headed for Reno then stopped for gas and a sandwich at a gas station.

Afterward, we continued north to Susanville and stopped for lunch at Black Bear Restaurant. While there, we met a fellow biker and asked him the best way to get to Klamath Falls, Oregon. He said he was riding his bike on a back route to Klamath, where he happened to live, and that we could just follow him.

As we were getting ready to leave, he phoned his wife and asked her if we could stay the night at their house. Now understand, we had only known this guy, named Homer, for 45 minutes! Wow, we thought, we have a place to stay for the night in a stranger’s house and we’re only about 50 miles from Klamath Falls. How fortunate!

But just then, the rear tire on my GL1800 went flat in just five seconds! It looked as if it was worn right down to the cords. Fortunately, we were able to use Homer’s cell phone to get a tow truck from Good Sam. However, as we were loading the bike, the rear lighted mud flap snapped off because it bottomed out as it went up the steep angle.

(The towing company replaced it later.) Anyway, once the bike was loaded we were mobile again. And since it was almost freezing at 4,000 feet, it was nice to ride in the warm cab of the tow truck.

When we arrived at the bike shop in Klamath Falls around 5 p.m., they said there were no rear tires in stock. Homer then offered to drive his car 70 miles to Medford the next day to pick up one. But since we needed to leave the bike there and still needed to get to Homer’s house, he rode off to get his car and return.

Once at the house, his wife, Pam, made us supper and we talked for awhile before going to bed. What an adventurous day it had been!

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A shot of Mike’s new bike near Carson City, Nevada.

Homer (left) and Mike just before the flat tire occurred.

Fifty miles from one of their Oregon destinations, the authors encountered a flat tire and—thankfully!

—a fellow rider named Homer.

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warm, the heat and water are free. That morning, we left in Homer’s car to go pick up the bike tire. Then we headed back to the shop where we’d left the bike. They installed the tire while we all went out for a Chinese buffet and got a tour around town in Homer’s car.

After we came back and picked up the bike, we said goodbye to Homer at the Honda shop and hit Hwy 97 about 2:30 p.m. We traveled north to Hwy 58 and then headed west toward Eugene, Oregon. However, we only made it to a small town called Oakridge, where we got a motel room at The Oakridge Motel.

Though Homer and Pam are not GWRRA Members, they put the authors up in their home in Klamath Falls, Oregon after they got a flat tire.

The Kindness of Friends…and More From Oakridge, I phoned Steve and Deb Pattison, friends we’d met at a past Washington State Rally and with whom we’d kept in touch. Steve is Washington State’s longest standing Member with WAX. He said he’d meet us on his bike in Salem, Oregon at 11 a.m. at a McDonald’s.

Afterward, we continued to travel on Hwy 58, a scenic road with forests, rivers, lakes and some snow on the side of the road at the high point. We passed Willamette State Park and came to Eugene then it was time to get on the busy I-5 going north. Once we arrived in Salem, we waited for Steve at the McDonald’s, but he was a “no show” so we called him—only to find out he’d had a flat front tire and was getting it fixed in Portland.

So instead, we got back onto the I-5 and headed for Portland to meet Steve at the Wingman Enterprises. From there, we followed Steve to his house in Kalama, Washington. After Deb came home from work, we had a few drinks and T-bone steaks then stayed the night at their house.

The next morning, Steve made us bacon and eggs for breakfast (he’s not only a great GWRRA Member, he’s a great host, too!). Then, before we left, we installed on the bike some “safety chrome” I’d had shipped to his address (which had been much cheaper than shipping it to Canada).

Soon, after saying our goodbyes to Steve and Deb, we headed up I-5 to the Olympia turn-off and took the coastal Route 101, which is the scenic ocean ride going through small towns and bays on the water’s edge. It’s a slower route, but it’s much more relaxing than the busy I-5.

All in all, our travel through Oregon and Washington, especially for it being early spring, was great—all sunny skies.

We arrived in Port Angeles around 5 p.m. and took a room at the Sportsmen Motel, about 10 minutes from the ferry terminal. The next day would be the last leg of our journey, and thoughts about the trip ending were going through our minds. The journey was almost over and, though that was good in many ways, it was also somewhat emotional and sad.

The Final Leg, and Our Concluding Thoughts Our last day, we were lucky and again had sunny skies. We got up early and headed for the ferry terminal at Port Angeles then took the bike’s title to the customs officer. He stamped it and gave it back to me.

As we sat on the ferry, we talked to some other bikers from Canada and, after 90 minutes of sailing, arrived at Canadian customs. (By the way, one has to be prepared for these guys!).

This time around, all the customs officers were kids who appeared only about 19 or so. I declared the bike and paid the tax, which took about 30 minutes, then we were off on the city streets of Victoria and heading up the island for home—Nanaino, about 90 minutes away.

All the way to Canada from Florida—what a once-in-a-lifetime trip!

We met so many great GWRRA Members in several States along the way.

(In fact, one really has to wonder how Members can treat total “GWRRA strangers” as friends even before knowing them!)

After this trip, one thing is for certain: I now know that any future journeys in this great nation will always lead us to wonderful GWRRA Members along the way! ● March 2012

A photo of Mike (left) with Steve and Deb Pattison at their home in Kalama, Washington

Gail on the ferry back to Canada during the final leg of the trip.

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Tech Tip

How do Your Ignition Coils Work?

By Howard Halasz, Wing World Technical Contributor

In case you don’t know and have ever wondered—or would just like a little refresher—here’s a rundown of how your Gold Wing ignition coils work: Your coils basically have two windings—a primary 12-volt winding with 120 (+ or -) winds and a secondary high-voltage winding with 40,000 (+ or -) winds, and an iron core with both windings wrapped tightly around it, all encased in a little black canister.

A LITTLE EXPERIMENT Try this little experiment: Wrap approximately 200 winds of fine #20 gauge or smaller wire around a 3-inch length of plastic soda straw and put a large nail inside the straw. Connect the two ends of the wire to a voltmeter.

Adjust the voltmeter to its lowest voltage setting, then hold a strong magnet against one end of the nail and look at your voltmeter. You’ll observe that nothing happens.

Now remove the magnet from the nail very quickly.

You’ll notice that the needle on your voltmeter jumped a little bit. The reason the needle jumped is that there was a change in the magnetic flux, and that change in magnetic strength is what induced a small current to flow through the wire and volt meter.

Now connect a flashlight battery to the two ends of the wire. Take another iron nail and touch it to the nail in the straw with the wire wrapped around it. You’ll notice that the nail has become a magnet.

HOW DOES THIS RELATE TO MY IGNITION COILS? You turn on your ignition key. Your battery immediately drops 12 volts across the primary winding of your coil, and an extremely strong magnetic flux builds on the iron core of the coil, similar to fully inflating a toy balloon.

This takes time. It’s similar to placing the magnet against one end of the nail. When you turned on your ignition key, you temporarily magnetized the coil’s iron core, and the only thing that happened is that you created an electromagnetic flux on the iron core of one of your Gold Wing’s coils.

You engage the starter. Your electronic ignition system, or, with GL1000s, breaker points, momentarily disconnects the coil from the battery and the extremely strong magnetic flux collapses, similar to popping a toy balloon with a sharp pin. This is instantaneous, as opposed to the time taken to inflate the balloon.

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The sudden magnetic flux collapse in the iron core induces anywhere between a 5KV and a 28KV potential in the secondary winding of the coil. This 5KV28KV charge manages to find a good ground across the spark plug gap.

HELPING IT ALL MAKE SENSE… If you recall, when you removed the magnet from the nail very quickly, the needle on your voltmeter jumped. A similar phenomenon happens when you engage your starter. The difference is that the coils on your Gold Wing have two windings instead of one, like the nail in the straw with the wire wrapped around it.

Your coil is like a voltage amplifier. The 12 volts across the primary winding are instantly amplified in the secondary winding to a voltage high enough to make a spark jump across the spark plug gap in the secondary circuit.

The primary circuit of your ignition system works entirely faster than when you removed the magnet from the nail.

BUT HOW CAN—OR WHY DID—ONE OF MY COILS FAIL? Coil failure can occur if you turn your ignition key to the IGN position to listen to your radio, tape player, CD player or GPS instead of turning your key to the ACC position.

When your key is in the IGN position, voltage is being applied to the primary winding of one or more coils and the coils start to get hot. If you leave the key in the IGN position long enough without starting the engine, the insulation on the primary winding will burn off and you’ll end up with a short-circuited primary winding. I’ve found this to be one of the most common causes of coil failure.

But it could have been an intermittent open circuit in either one of the coil’s windings. Sometimes the coil will work normally when cold, until it gets hot. Then thermal expansion will cause one of the windings to disconnect, causing an intermittent open circuit failure until the coil cools down a bit.

My friend Mike Nixon suggests that coils can fail mainly because the coils are on all the time with very little “off time”. However, thermal expansion and contraction has been more of an issue with the GL1200 pulse generator coils than it has been with main ignition coils. One last thought is that carbon tracking on the coil’s external canister can also be an issue with coil failures.

I hope this new information—or review, whichever the case may be—has helped you better understand how your bike’s ignition coils work. ● Wing World

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Golden DEALERS A selection of Member-written letters saluting excellent service WING TOURS HAWAII OAHU, HAWAII Aloha from Texas, my friends and fellow Wing riders!

Yes, I said Texas. And no, I haven’t been drinking too much pineapple juice!

It’s just that my beautiful bride, Valerie, and I just returned from the island of Oahu in October, where we celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary. Our time spent in paradise was absolutely amazing. The beauty of that island is beyond belief! (If you’ve been there, you know what I’m talking about.) And one thing that made our trip so memorable was that not only did we meet a new GWRRA friend, but he also helped us to explore the island from the seat of an 1800 Gold Wing. His name is Gary Kahn, and he’s the owner/operator of Wing Tours Hawaii.

Our trip to Hawaii had been in the planning stages for several months, and renting a Wing from Gary was an integral part of our plans from the beginning. Gary has a small fleet of beautiful, well-maintained Wings to choose from. He picked us up at our hotel and drove us to his stable of Wings. He even gave us the best route to ride the perimeter of the island in order to explore some of the most beautiful back roads I have ever ridden in my 33 years of riding Wings. Then, at the end of the day, Gary and his wife met us back at our hotel to pick up the bike.

Gary made it so easy for us to have such wonderful memories of our special time in paradise. What a pleasure it was doing business with him. So my friends, if you have plans to go to Oahu, I would highly recommend getting in touch with Gary (wingtourshawaii.com); he will see to it that you enjoy the ride of a lifetime in Hawaii.

Ride safe and, as they say on the island, “Mahalo”.

JB Seale GWRRA Life Member #1800 Irving, TX

SOUTH BOUND HONDA LAKEWOOD, WASHINGTON My wife, Jackie, and I just returned from a great trip to the Mt. Rainier area in Washington State. The only downside of the trip was our first-ever flat tire. This, of course, happened on the Sunday afternoon before Labor Day! I had a plug kit with me but no access to air. (I’d sold

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my 1500SE two weeks earlier, bought an 1800, and forgot there was no compressor onboard). Anyway, this would also be our first-ever time using the Gold Book.

I contacted James G. Wilson of Spanaway, Washington, and Jim rode out to our lodge Monday morning with a compressor. We plugged the tire and I decided that, if it was still holding air Tuesday morning, we would ride into Lakewood, Washington to South Bound Honda, a dealer Jim recommended. (We really appreciated all Jim did to get us on the rode again. He, of course, would not take anything for his time and talents, so we at least had the opportunity to treat him to lunch.)

Tuesday morning, we headed off to South Bound Honda in Lakewood and arrived when the doors opened.

The entire staff there could not have been more gracious to us. They had our tires in stock and immediately began working on our bike. My wife and I had a pleasant visit with Jeff Reiner, one of the owners, who even offered his personal vehicle to us if we wanted to tour the waterfront area. I think we would have really enjoyed that; however Dale Gray, our technician, had our Wing done in no time!

(Dale also pointed out to us that a tire sensor inside the wheel was cracked and may cause future problems.)

South Bound Honda is an extremely nice facility, and Jeff should be very proud of his employees. They treated us like we were their number one customer. We thanked all involved and off we were to enjoy the rest of our trip.

But the day before we got home, I started to get a wobble in my front tire. When we arrived home, I took the bike to our local Honda dealer. Indeed, the wheel sensor that had been cracked had shattered inside the front wheel and caused some damage to the inside of the tire.

I spoke with Jeremy Goddard from South Bound Honda to tell him what had happened (Jeremy was also one of the employees who had assisted us when we were in Washington); he advised me they would be shipping a new tire to my home.

If you are ever in the Lakewood/Tacoma Washington State area and are in the need of professional service for your Wing (or just want to visit a great dealership), I encourage you to stop by South Bound Honda!

Herb J. Pitzman GWRRA #146080 Woodstock, IL

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Love of Riding —Pass It On—

By Randy Powell, Contributing Writer, ride2up.com

My late father-in-law, Larry Lee, riding an old Trail 55 on the Navajo Indian reservation (circa 1967).

He passed on a love of riding to me.

The love of riding is indeed infectious, especially if properly encouraged.

Now these may seem like silly questions, but: Who will be the Gold Wing riders reading this magazine in the year 2035? Will there even be a magazine printed on paper then? (It may be only online—I hope not!) Will these new riders simply materialize from some advanced computerized living room, somehow arising from their multi-functional “iCouch” to mysteriously start riding an 850-pound machine?

I don’t think so. And I believe that if you want something you love to continue, you have to plan for the future.

My First Encounters with Passing It On With absolutely no data to back up the following statement, I’m guessing that well over 95 percent of all Gold Wing riders did not ride a Gold Wing as their first twowheeled adventure. Sometime, somewhere, someone encouraged them to try a smaller motorcycle and that’s how they caught the bug. In other words, someone passed on their love of motorcycles to that future new rider; and most often that was done with a smaller street or dirt bike first.

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help of a motor. In other words, I was passing on my love of motorcycles—a love that had been passed on to me 15 years earlier when my soon-to-be father-inlaw started me dirt riding on the magnificent Navajo reservation that surrounds Fort Defiance, Arizona.

After my wife, Susan, and I were married in 1966, my wife’s father, Larry Lee, found an old Honda 50 on the reservation for $25 and spent $6 on parts to get it running. We picked it up while vacationing in Arizona and carried it back to South Texas, where we lived at the time. Thus began our saga of 34 motorcycles in 45 years; I progressed from the Honda 50 to a Gold Wing (which we’ve ridden twice to Alaska).

When we first started, off-road riding was

our first love; highway riding moved to the forefront as we “matured in age”.

My Next Encounters with Passing It On My first two grandchildren were girls, and their distance from our home did not lend itself to off-road motorcycle riding. This was coupled with the fact that they both spent more time at the racetrack watching their father race vintage Porsches than pursuing any other active pastime.

But when my first grandson was born to my second daughter, I started planning for the first dirt bike. I hoped to pass on my love for the two-wheel experience.

Then last year, on our way home to Arizona from our Gold Wing trip to Mt. Wing World

Rushmore in South Dakota, Susan and I rode through Cortez, Colorado to visit old friends who’d once owned a local Honda dealership there. Another friend of ours, named Dave, was still the head mechanic at the shop, so I had to stop and visit him…you know how it is.

Anyway, on the pavement in front of his shop stood an old 1986 Honda TLR 200—a bike Honda had sold for only two years. It was in decent shape and had only 2,000 miles on it. Dave started it up so I could hear it run, and I rode it for about 37 seconds then turned it off. I said I would like to buy it but explained I had no way to get it to Arizona. Dave then mentioned he was driving to Arizona soon for Thanksgiving and offered to bring it to me. That’s when my “passing it on again” really got started.

The Nuts and Bolts of Passing It On After many hours of cleaning and fixing small issues, I had the TLR ready to deliver on Christmas morning to both my 11-year-old grandson and his nine-year-old brother and sister (twins). And the looks on their faces were only surpassed by the joy of watching the 11-year-old ride that 25year-old Honda out in a grass field in Phoenix that Christmas day. (Of course I immediately posted the video on YouTube!).

However, not so for the twins; they were just a little too short yet for their legs to reach the ground. And even after a few months (and lots of phone calls from the 11-year-old describing his rides), the twins still couldn’t touch the ground on the TLR. So Grandpa came to the rescue and started looking for another old Trail 90 (I like the old stuff; all of those new, plastic-covered dirt bikes just don’t do it for me.)

Now we’re not talking 25-year-old wheels but, rather, 35-year-old hardware!

But finally, I found a restorable 1974 orange Trail 90 and started the same process I had followed with the TLR—clean, fix and clean some more. And thanks to the Internet (and hundreds of Trail 90 owners listing parts on eBay), I was quickly in business with all the needed repair/replacement parts. Several months later, the whole family came up to Prescott for a visit and it was time at last for the twins to ride!

Well, the nine-year-old boy jumped on that Trail 90 and was riding in that off-road park like it had been built for him, and him alone. The joy for a grandpa just watching a grandkid go around that course was worth every dollar I’d spent and every hour I’d labored to make that old bike look like new. (Sure, it got dropped and scratched a few times, but so what? Battle scars are part of the process for both man and machine. Of course, however, I always March 2012

The TLR 200 before: How it arrived in Arizona (note the oversized homemade seat. Wow, was that ugly!)

The TLR 200 after: Looking a little better. (I had the skid plate but was painting it when I took this photo.)

The Trail 90 before: It came with a broken headlight shell mounted with steel straps but was otherwise not too bad.

The Trail 90 after: With the headlight shell replaced and painted (along with new paint on the front fender), and just waiting for a downtube cover from Australia.

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made sure he wore his helmet and the necessary safety gear to stay protected. Safety first—fun second!)

Larry Lee’s great-grandsons (and thus, my grandsons), Micah (left) and Darin, aboard the restored bikes.

A third generation of riders all because someone loved motorcycles enough to “pass it on”.

Closing Thoughts I have kept both these old bikes street licensed and insured in my name, but they belong to the Grandkids. My old 1978 Yamaha XT500 will eventually belong to their father, and then they can load up all three on the motorcycle trailer I gave them and ride to their hearts’ content.

By the way, the first two granddaughters I mentioned before (now ages 14 and 16) rode the Trail 90 around last summer in the pit area at a track in Wisconsin where their father was racing. I had put it in the transport for them to use as a pit bike. Their message to me afterward by phone was: “We told you we could ride, too!”

So if you love riding, pass it on! I did and you can, too. 2035 is really only a few years away, and we’ll need riders as well as readers.

[The rest of our story is available in pictures at ride2up.com. (I don’t sell anything on my site, I just share the love of riding in pictures.) And if by chance you did ride a Gold Wing as your very first ride, please email me at my website because I’d love to hear your story.] ●

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This is our (Ricky and Connie Widner, GWRRA #320628, of Christiansburg, Virginia) 2008 GL1800 Honda Gold Wing with California SideCar conversion and matching 2009 Escapade Elite.

We fell head over heels in love with this toy, and our love for it continues to grow every time we take it for a ride. There’s nothing better than the freedom and comfort on this beauty—it’s a surreal experience!

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Trike Industry Icon John Lehman, Founder of Lehman Trikes, Passes Away Unexpectedly It is with great sadness that Lehman Trikes announces the untimely loss of John K. Lehman, Founder and Director. John passed away on Thursday, January 5, in Arizona. The suspected cause of death was a heart failure brought on by an embolism.

John was 60 years old. He is survived by his wife, Linda, son, Quinten, daughter, Leann, surviving sisters, Gladys, Linda and Carol and three grandchildren.

John was one of the most recognized, admired and respected individuals in the motorcycling industry and is generally considered the Father of the Modern Trike. In 2009, John was inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame.

In 1984, John’s passion for motorcycling and his love of family led him to create the first modern trike so that his wife, Linda, could carry one of their children. John’s creation had more to do with family togetherness than a business venture, but the vehicle garnered so much interest everywhere they traveled that Lehman Industries was born. In 1993, Larry Strilchuk, a longtime friend, joined John and Lehman Trikes, Inc. was formed.

“Today is crushingly sad,” states Larry, “John was my lifelong friend and an amazing partner. Through good and bad times, John’s gracious nature, love of family and friends and positive outlook always touched everyone who came in contact with him. He was dearly loved and will be sorely missed.”

Known for his caring and charitable nature, John, along with Larry, started a program called the “Good Turn Trike” which eventually became an annual event that provided people with a passion for motorcycling—but who faced some of life’s greatest challenges—a trike for free. John’s big heart also helped raise money for terminally ill children in charities like the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Kids ’n Chrome and many others.

Roadsmith says that: “Each month, we select a special ‘Trike of the Month’ to celebrate the amazing modifications that our customers perform on their trikes...and last November’s trike was a real show stopper.

The winner was submitted by Brian Roland at Central Motor Sports Honda in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. This trike is an extraordinary example, with more bling and custom accessories than you could ever imagine!

The owner’s name is Jack (“Joker”, his road name) Burt, and this incredible trike was a labor of love for him along with all of the people who helped to make his dream a reality. The paint, based on the character from Batman, was done by Hogger at Hogger’s Custom Paint, and the unique rear spoiler was hand-pounded out of solid aluminum by Bill’s Custom Fab. Some of the amazing custom items on this trike are the Green LED lights all over and under the trike body and floorboards as well as additional white LEDs shining down on the chrome front wheel. There are so many electrical components on it that the dealer had to install a second fuse box just to accommodate everything.

One of the most distinctive features of this trike is the eyes on the trunk door (the “Heath Ledger Joker”). The eyes are working running and brake lights, while the lights in the spoiler are run, brake and turn. All of the dash, rear speakers, lower cowl, and all of the removable frame pieces were “Wing Blinged” at a company that custom dips the pieces so that they look like carbon fiber. The rear rims are Boyd Coddington chrome wheels, and the exhaust was fully custombuilt with carbon fiber cans.

All in all, an incredibly striking, custom trike that turns heads everywhere it goes...proving there are no limits when it comes to imagination.”

Roadsmith is based in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, where it manufactures and distributes twelve different trike conversion kits for Honda and HarleyDavidson motorcycles. They are also represented by over a hundred dealers in the U.S. and Canada as well as their own retail locations, The Trike Shop at Destination Daytona and on Beach Street in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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*LIBERTY MUTUAL AUTO & HOME INSURANCE Your Member benefits include a special discounted rate on Auto Insurance and Home Insurance from Liberty Mutual. Find out more about Liberty Mutual Home & Auto Insurance at www.libertymutual.com/gwrra or call 1-800-524-9400 and mention client #117743. Stand alone motorcycle coverage through Liberty Mutual is only available in MA, CA, NH, NY, and NC. http://www.myltcplan.com/GWRRA

*KOA GWRRA Members who purchase a Value Kard Rewards Membership for $18, regularly $24, will also receive a bonus of 6500 points (equaling $10 off their next stay)! Value Kard Rewards entitles the Members to receive 10% off the daily registration rate at any KOA in North America. Go to http://GWRRABBS.org/forum/Koa for details.

BIG BIKE PARTS GWRRA Members now receive a 10% discount on the price of any accessory purchased direct from www.bigbikeparts.com on all of Big Bike Parts product lines, including: Show Chrome Accessories, UltraGard Covers, Hopnel Soft Goods, Prairie Dog ATV products and TireGard TPMS Systems. All that is needed is entering the special GWRRA coupon code “BBP01GWRRA” at checkout.

Wing World Magazine Receive one full year of the industry leader for information about the Gold Wing and Valkyrie, as well as product evaluations, riders’ stories, technical information, beautiful photos, free classified ads, tours and rallies calendar, and much, much more.

Rescue Towing and Emergency Roadside Assistance As a paid Member of GWRRA, you receive FREE 24-hours a day 7-days-a-week towing up to 35 miles per disablement and roadside assistance for your motorcycle or any motorcycle you are riding, including as a passenger. If you have a Family Membership, your registered household family members are covered too. http://www.towbusters.com/ Rescue Plus An optional upgrade that, for the special price of $25 per year, includes all the benefits of Rescue Towing and Roadside Assistance, PLUS covers the towing of any noncommercial vehicle (under one ton, including cars, trucks, and motorcycle trailers) AND increases covered towing from 35 to 100 miles (per disablement). (With the purchase of a GWRRA Family membership, the Rescue Plus upgrade applies to all registered household family members.) Visit www.towbusters.com Gold Book Service Directory You’re never alone when you carry your Gold Book. Participating Members listed by state to assist you with lodging, tools, directions, or just fellowship.

Rider Education Working hand-in-glove with such eminent organizations as the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) and the national association of State Motorcycle Administrators (SMSA), GWRRA Educators conduct informative and entertaining riding and classroom sessions to improve riding skills and safety. http://www.gwrra.org/regional/ridered/index.html Chapter Life Come join the fun at a Chapter meeting! Go along on a group ride, partake in a poker-run, potluck, charity ride, or any of the numerous activities available to GWRRA Members in their local area.

Leadership Training Free training that focuses on leadership skills. Though some of the training deals specifically with skills needed in a GWRRA leadership position, other training deals with Life Skills and Member Orientation topics that will enhance the Member’s life both within and outside of GWRRA. http://www.gwrra.org/regional/training/training.html

Membership Materials 4” full-color patch, two 4” full-color decals, full-color Membership pin, plus more…

GWRRA MEMBER BENEFIT DISCOUNT PROGRAMS Financial Services & Insurance: *Long Term Care Insurance: Long Term Care Resources has partnered with the Gold Wing Road Riders Association to offer a comprehensive Long Term Care Program. GWRRA Members are entitled to a special discount on certain LTC plans available through this program.

Call Long Term Care Resources today to receive a FREE GWRRA Long Term Care Planning Kit. To speak with an authorized LTC Specialist in your area, please contact LTCR Toll Free at (800) 616-8759 or visit www.myltcplan.com/GWRRA *Monumental Term Life Insurance Guaranteed Acceptance Term Life Insurance, available from Monumental Life Insurance Company for eligible Members age 45-75, lets you choose a benefit amount of $10,000, $15,000 or $25,000. (DOUBLE if you suffer a covered accidental death.) Call 1-800556-7614 for details! *TransAmerica Medicare Supplement Insurance: This private insurance helps fill the gap between health care costs and Medicare coverage.

Medicare supplement insurance is available to you through the GWRRA Members’ Insurance Program and is designed to go hand-in-hand with your regular Medicare coverage.

Call 1-800-556-7614 for details! *RX Discounts GWRRA Members can save up to 55% on prescription drugs with your FREE GWRRA Prescription Savings Card.

No fees and it never expires. Accepted at over 59,000 pharmacies. One card covers your entire family including pets. Download and print your card from home! http://www.myfreerxcard.com/gwrra.html GWRRA Wireless Center FREE BlackBerry's and more at the GWRRA Wireless Center! Huge savings on phones and accessories.

You'll get the same great rate from the carrier you choose, plus a better phone at a better price.

Visit www.GWRRAwireless.com to save on all your wireless needs!

800.843.9460 623.581.2500 (in Phoenix)

*Sears Commercial Marketplace (5-50% off Sears Commercial Marketplace) A way Gold Wing Members can point, click and save money on items to furnish and finish their homes. To enroll in this special Gold Wing member benefit, please email benefitsmanager@gwrrabenefits.org with your first and last name and home address today! Some restrictions apply. *OfficeMax Discounts You will need to log in using your GWRRA assigned password (User: 6 digit membership number. Password: combination of the numeric portion of your mailing address followed by the 4 digit expiration of your membership. ie.

0611) Visit http://www.gwrra.org/membership.html JC Motors Transport JC Motors Transport offers Members of GWRRA a discount and has the best motorcycle shipping package on the market. Visit them at http://www.motorcycleshippers.com GWRRA Official Products Apparel, jewelry, rider education aids, recognition plaques and more – the finest products to proudly display your membership in GWRRA. http://www.gwrra.org/wearhouse/index.html GW Pin & Patch We understand how important your special events and occasions are. Using the finest materials and workmanship, we provide the best quality pins and patches at prices to meet your needs. Call 800-843-9460 x 220 or visit www.gwpins.com *LifeLine Screening Preventative Health Screenings is designed for early detection of potential health problems leading to stroke, aortic aneurysms, arterial disease and osteoporosis. GWRRA Members have the opportunity to detect life-threatening conditions, at an affordable cost of only $135. Find a location close to your home by calling 866895-3336 or at http://www.lifelinescreening.com/gwrra GWRRA Vacation Center The GWRRA Vacation Center makes exploring your world easier and more affordable than ever! Visit www.GWRRAvacations.com.

Wing Ding Attend the world’s largest Gold Wing motorcycle rally and trade show held. Visit www.wing-ding.org *Only Provided in USA by vendor

TOP 10 REASONS TO JOIN GWRRA! 1. Chapter Life: Meet new friends & join the FUN at a Chapter meeting! Go along on a group ride, partake in a poker-run, potluck, charity ride, or any of the numerous activities available to GWRRA Members in their local area. We even guarantee you’ll be glad you joined!

2. Rider Education Program: GWRRA’s award winning Rider Education program exceeds any other marquee oriented motorcycle organization’s safety program – period!

3. Rescue Towing & Emergency Roadside assistance: receive FREE 24-hours a day 7-days-a-week towing up to 35 miles per disablement and roadside assistance for your motorcycle or any motorcycle you are riding, including as a passenger.

4. Wing World Magazine: Published for 32 years, Wing World is the world’s largest monthly magazine targeted to the Gold Wing & Valkyrie motorcyclist.

5. Loyalty Savings Coupons: Receive free loyalty saving coupons for new Members & existing Members who renew in 2012. These loyalty saving coupons are brought to you by some of our valued advertisers from Wing World & GWRRA. 6. Free classified ads in our magazine and on-line for Members: Sell your motorcycle, trike, trailer, sidecar, parts and accessories or miscellaneous stuff in our time proven free classified section for Members.

7. GWRRA “Exclusive” Advertisers discounts only available to Members: Save hundreds of dollars on all your motorcycle needs!

8. Discount Hotel Program: 20% Discount at 11 different Wyndham chains and thousands of negotiated hotel rates, with 1,200 vacation rental properties. Guaranteed lowest rates and more!

9. Gold Book: The exclusive GWRRA Member directory, the Gold Book lists participating GWRRA Members' names, phone numbers and resources they can share.

10. Membership Materials: When you join GWRRA, you get a 4" full-color embroidered Association logo insignia Patch, Two 1" full-color Association logo insignia Decals, New members receive a 1" full-color pin, and more...

Visit Us @ www.gwrra.org/membership.html

LOYALTY SAVING COUPONS FOR NEW & RENEWAL MEMBERS IN 2012!

NEW 2012 LOYALTY SAVINGS PROGRAM!

GWRRA will be giving free loyalty saving coupons to new Members & existing Members who renew in 2012.

These loyalty saving coupons, which are valued in the hundreds, will help you save money and are brought to you by some of our valued advertisers from Wing World:

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•Big Bike Parts •Boostaroo •Cozy Winter •East Coast Cycles •The Flag People •Gene’s Gallery •Motor Trike •Niehaus Cycle Sales •Rampage Power Lift Ramps •Sierra Electronics •GWRRA Official Products

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GWRRA 35th Anniversary Die Struck 2 Color Enamel Lapel Pin 1. Black Enamel 2. PMS 185 Enamel

The loyalty saving coupons will arrive in your new Member & renewal Member packets throughout 2012.

Existing Life Members and Members who have renewed for multiple years, including 2012, will also receive the loyalty saving coupons by mail.

Your membership is much appreciated, and we will do our very best to continue to meet and exceed your expectations.

RULES FOR 2012 “Where’s Wingy” Contest For GWRRA Members:

WIN $50!

Here’s how the contest works: You can find “Wingy” anywhere in your Wing World magazine!

Follow these instructions: Find “Wingy” (shown here).

Then: Email your entry to: contest@wingworldmag.com or you may mail your entry to: WW March “Wingy” Contest, 21423 North 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027.

All entries must be received before March 1st, 2012.

Entries must include your name, mailing address, phone number, GWRRA membership number and the following: • The page number on which “Wingy” is located.

• The location on the page where “Wingy” was found.

A winner will be randomly chosen on March 6th; the lucky winner of the $50 will be contacted by email or phone. Additionally, the March winner’s name will be published in the May 2012 issue of Wing World magazine. Limit one entry and winner per issue!

So, enjoy the search! And while you are busy looking for “Wingy”, we’re sure you will find tons of interesting goodies along the way!

So, whatcha waiting for? Good luck and Happy Hunting!

Legal stuff: Contest will run, starting with the January 2010 issue of Wing World magazine, and may be discontinued without notice by the publisher.

By participating in this contest, entrants agree to the specific rules, terms and conditions provided for this particular contest as stated in the Rules given here.

TIME TO GET OFF NOW, MY FRIEND. WHEN I SAID WE WERE RIDING ALL THE WAY HOME LIKE THIS, I WAS JUST JOKING...

Mickey Searels of Louisiana’s Chapter M (DeRidder) won this scooter from Maxium Honda of Dallas during the Region H Convention in March of last year. Say Louisiana District Leadership Training Directors Brent and Roxie Comeaux about the photo, “We all just loved how a Goldwinger like him got it home. Take a look!”

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ELIGIBILITY AND ODDS OF WINNING: No purchase necessary to enter. Limit one entry per Member. Multiple entries will not improve chances of winning. Contests are open to any member of GWRRA, except employees of GWRRA, IBVC, affiliates, subsidiaries, and successor companies, contest sponsors, advertisers and/or promotion agencies, contest prize suppliers, participating advertisers and immediate family members of anyone so situated.

“Immediate family members” shall include spouses, siblings, parents, children, grandparents, and grandchildren, whether as “in-laws”, or by current or past marriage, remarriage, adoption, co-habitation or other familial extens ion, and any other persons residing at the same household location, whether or not related.

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Tired of the wind/road noise on your intercom?

You’ll Love Mic-Mutes! Got a cell phone, talking GPS or Radar Detector interfaced to your intercom? You’ll Love Mic-Mutes!

Mic-Mutes stops the noise in your intercom! ● Available for GL1800, GL1500, Valk Int., Yamaha RSV

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On-Line Ordering:

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Come ride beautiful Vermont and stay with GWRRA Members #315898, David and Nancy Lively, Innkeepers of THE HENRY HOUSE INN, built in 1769, and 50’ from The Burt Henry Covered Bridge in North Bennington, Vermont.

Indoor storage for your Wing. Maps of local riding upon request.

•provides great rain protection •cool shade on a hot, sunny day •on and off in minutes •everything stores in the trunk •quality parts + craftsmanship

call: Royal Trikes (540) 671-3374

Over the next few months on GWRRA’s website, we are going to ask a series of questions to find out why you belong to GWRRA. We appreciate your feedback as we try to enhance your GWRRA experience.

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Answer to Last Month’s Wordsearch Puzzle...

Previous Month’s Question:

WHEN YOU HAVE CONTACTED MEMBER SERVICES BY PHONE OR EMAIL, HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE RESOLUTION OF YOUR ISSUES? 241 RESPONSES

Completely Satisfied ..............78% Somewhat Satisfied ..............12% Not Satisfied ..........................10% Did you find all the names listed in last month’s Word Search Puzzle of all the

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things about the holidays you’ve recalled so far while sitting by the fire with a hot cocoa and one of your bike manuals? If not, here is the answer key for that puzzle, located on page 77 of the February 2012 issue of Wing World.

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Membership in all 50 States. Represented in 52 Countries.

COUNTRIES ANDORRA ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BAHAMAS BERMUDA BELGIUM

BRAZIL BRUNEI CANADA CHINA COLOMBIA COSTA RICA CZECH REPUBLIC

DENMARK ENGLAND FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY GUAM HONG KONG

ICELAND INDONESIA IRELAND ISRAEL ITALY JAPAN KOREA

L I S T I N G Denotes senior officer

REPRESENTED: KUWAIT LUXEMBOURG MALAYSIA MEXICO NEW ZEALAND NORWAY PAKISTAN

PORTUGAL PUERTO RICO REP OF PANAMA REP OF SINGAPORE REP OF SOUTH AFRICA SAUDI ARABIA SCOTLAND

SLOVAKIA SPAIN ST VINCENT SWEDEN SWITZERLAND TAIWAN THE NETHERLANDS

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DIRECTORS: MIKE STIGER...................DIRECTOR ...........................................4552 LEEWARD DRIVE.............................PLEASANT LAKE.............MI ...................49272 ..........................517-420-4535 JERE GOODMAN............INTERNATIONAL DEPUTY DIRECTOR .....93 STEFANIGA FARMS DR .......................STAFFORD .....................VA ...................22556 ..........................347-564-1161 DAVE CARTER .................INTERNATIONAL DEPUTY DIRECTOR .....1854 WOODHAVEN DR .........................CRYSTAL LAKE ...............IL .....................60014 ..........................815-477-9893 JEFFREY LINER.................INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR OF FINANCE .....PO BOX 54 ............................................CALHOUN ....................TN...................37309 ..........................423-336-5835 ED JOHNSON ................MEMBER ENHANCEMENT....................20141 INVERNESS WAY .........................BRISTOL ........................VA ...................24202 ..........................276-628-5535 ANTHONY VAN SCHAICK ..RIDER EDUCATION...............................1232 BROOK ARBOR DR.........................CARY ............................NC..................27519 ..........................919-346-1433 PAUL BROSHER ...............LEADERSHIP TRAINING ........................8410 ROBERTS RD ..................................HILLIARD........................OH..................43026 ..........................614-851-1256 DAN SANDEROVICH ......GLOBAL AFFAIRS .................................MOSHAVA..............................................YOQNEAM ...................ISR ..................20600......................972-542-300-311 BOB GREER ....................CHAPTER OF THE YEAR........................2738 AUSTIN LN ....................................JONESBORO.................GA ..................30236 ..........................770-473-1316 ANTHONY ONDOF ........RECRUITING AND RETENTION .............2900 TESSIE TRAIL ..................................NEW BERN ...................NC..................28562 ..........................252-636-1413

REGIONAL

DIRECTORS:

ROBERT SHRADER ........................SOUTHEAST (A) ...................................9333 ROLLING CIRCLE . .................SAN ANTONIO ................FL .........................33576 ..............352-668-3164 ED BAHRENBURG ........................NORTHEAST (B)....................................P.O. BOX 448 . ..............................CHENANGO BRIDGE ........NY .......................13745 ..............607-427-8777 ROGER HURLEY............................GREAT LAKES (D)..................................201 SOUTHVIEW LANE ..................WEST MILTON ..................OH .......................45383 ..............937-698-4443 BRUCE MEEMAN .........................AMERICA’S HEARTLAND (E) ..................1910 7TH AVE. NE.........................AUSTIN.............................MN ......................55912 ..............507-433-4286 ANITA ALKIRE ...............................SOUTHWEST (F) ...................................4331 SUMMIT DR...........................LA MESA...........................CA .......................91941 ..............619-741-8893 HARRY DOLLARHIDE .....................SOUTH CENTRAL (H) ............................19719 SE 59TH ST ........................NEWELLA .........................OK .......................74857 ..............405-391-7661 MICHAEL HUDNELL ......................BIG SKY (I) ...........................................211 SE SHADOWOOD DR .............SHELTON ..........................WA.......................98584 ..............360-426-0213 EDWARD GRAZIER .......................APPALACHIAN (N)................................413 MORTON ST ...........................SMYRNA ..........................TN........................37167 ..............615-459-4499 PETER RUSSELL .............................UNITED KINGDOM REGION (UK) ..........34 WEST PARK...............................LONDON .........................ENG....................SE9 4RH ............02088570525

C A N A D A PHIL CRAVEN ...............................GREAT NORTHWEST (J) ........................BOX 1343 AINSWORTH.................HOT SPRING.....................BC......................V0G 1A0 ............250-353-7108 BOB PINET...................................CENTRAL CANADA (K) .........................1315 SHERWOOD CT. ...................BURLINGTON....................ON .....................L7M1C8 .............905-336-6166 ALLAN TUCKER ............................CANADIAN ATLANTIC (L)......................265 STEVENS RD RR 1....................LONDONDERRY ................NS ....................BOM 1MO ...........902-662-2276

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DRAKE, R MANNING, C GEER, D BROWN, L WEISS, B BOND, M SHELLEY, G HOWLAND, G FISHER, F ROSE, M HOPPNER, N

303-933-6073 303-932-9517 970-434-9677 719-372-6498 720-890-8122 970-302-2946 719-495-5741 303-337-2740 720-922-0789 719-485-3536 970-964-4379

CONNECTICUT BURNS, J MCQUEENEY, S MACCALLUM, C OLSON, M*

401-728-6617 865-657-9020 203-259-8816 860-923-9966

DELAWARE BROWN, M CAREY, R

302-449-0877 302-378-0247

FLORIDA

March 2012

BERRY, W MARION, B STEPHENS, C VAN DAME, N WALKER, M HECKLER, R DONALDSON, D* TAYLOR, E ELDRED, A DENNIS, G WELLS, G RUBINO, L GRESHAM, E ORGAN, J JOHNSON, J SMITH, R DUFFEY, J DUNN III, W DAVIS, W* PRIDEAUX JR, D

321-557-7762 305-232-2882 941-637-3811 239-707-4667 863-773-3648 863-858-0634 321-635-2006 772-216-3768 954-830-7044 863-644-1109

D/D GA-A GA-A2 GA-B GA-B2 GA-C2 GA-D GA-D2 GA-E GA-E2 GA-F2 GA-G GA-H GA-I2 GA-J GA-K GA-L GA-M GA-O GA-P GA-Q GA-R GA-S GA-T GA-Z

BUCKHEAD MCDONOUGH DUBLIN MARIETTA DOUGLASVILLE HINESVILLE GAINESVILLE DALTON THOMASTON SAVANNAH AUGUSTA COLUMBUS ALBANY LAVONIA HIAWASSEE KINGSLAND ROME MOULTRIE TIFTON FAYETTEVILLE WARNER ROBINS JASPER WINDER ATHENS NEWNAN

MARTIN, T FAGAN, S TBA, RAGSDALE, S MORTON, N SEWARD, J KOZLOWSKI, P ROGERS, K REECE, R PAYNE, R CATES, L FUGATT SR, S VERNER, J BROTHERS, F JONES, M LOY, G SERITT, M MCCALL JR, G* OWENS, B RUDDY, L RICIGLIANO, F POWELL, K WHITEHOUSE, P YUILL, K ROBERTS, R

HI-A

HONOLULU

D/D ID-A ID-B ID-E ID-G ID-H ID-T

SHELLEY POCATELLO LEWISTON IDAHO FALLS TWIN FALLS COEUR D’ ALENE NAMPA

D/D IL-B2 IL-C IL-C2 IL-D IL-D2 IL-DK IL-E IL-F IL-G IL-G2 IL-H2 IL-I IL-L IL-N IL-O IL-PI IL-Q IL-R IL-S IL-T IL-U IL-V IL-W IL-Y IL-Z IL-Z2

AVISTON CRYSTAL LAKE GILMAN LENA MATTOON EFFINGHAM DEKALB LITCHFIELD MT VERNON DIXON GURNEE GALESBURG DECATUR ROCKFORD QUINCY COLLINSVILLE PARIS CARBONDALE PERU OLNEY SPRINGFIELD VANDALIA BATAVIA KANKAKEE NEW LENOX PEORIA CHICAGO

D/D IN-A2 IN-B IN-B2 IN-C IN-C2 IN-D IN-D2 IN-E IN-E2 IN-F IN-G IN-G2 IN-H IN-J IN-K IN-L IN-L2

ELIZABETHTOWN LEBANON NEW ALBANY MARION INDIANAPOLIS FORT WAYNE TERRE HAUTE FORT WAYNE ANDERSON MITCHELL WARSAW FORT WAYNE MILAN GOSHEN KOKOMO LAFAYETTE LIBERTY GREENWOOD

706-342-7279 770-957-4322 770-231-8414 404-761-3775 912-832-4382 770-530-0161 706-673-5584 770-898-8485 912-754-6171 706-860-9238 334-214-5933 229-883-5598 706-356-4966 706-896-9506 912-729-4250 770 547 2091 229-985-2412 229-263-7906 770-502-0700 478-953-3886 404-281-5636 770-867-2649 706-621-0565 770-251-2460

HAWAII KAHN, G

808-545-3132

IDAHO LAYTON, L ORAM, W ERWIN, D FISCHBECK, S HIGDEM, D WIDMER, J LEA, B

863-860-4484 813-299-6433 850-539-5084 813-684-1200 850-456-1340 727-819-1113 850-279-6658 321-258-5011 352-339-4044 407-732-4086 386-427-5169 407-977-7089 904-707-4584 386-986-3072 727-525-8020 850-871-2571 813-748-0770 727-544-2961 850-892-0318 850-377-6478

RIBBING, D KATKUS, J BEASLEY, O MURRAY, L DOWNS, K WEBSTER, D JANAS, C KALAHER, T BRIDGWATER, G ADAMS, M KAHAN, E PEDERSEN, D ROBINSON, T BENNETT, D SAMMONS, R HAGGERTY, E WALLER, P GOTTSCHALK, S POSSLEY, N LEMKE, L LAW, D DEPEW, R CLANCY, T SIPPEL JR, N SMITH, M NEYRINCK, L ULLRICH, R

IN-M IN-M2 IN-N IN-N2 IN-O IN-O2 IN-P IN-Q2 IN-R IN-R2 IN-S2 IN-T IN-T2 IN-U IN-U2 IN-V IN-W IN-Z

WASHINGTON COLUMBIA CITY SOUTH BEND SCOTTSBURG EVANSVILLE ELKHART NOBLESVILLE PORTAGE INDIANAPOLIS RENSSELAER SOUTH BEND UNION CITY HUNTINGTON ANGOLA LAPORTE GARY COLUMBUS BLOOMINGTON

D/D IA-A IA-CC IA-D IA-E IA-F IA-H IA-I IA-O IA-S

IOWA CITY DES MOINES CHEROKEE MASON CITY BURLINGTON CEDAR RAPIDS OTTUMWA WATERLOO DAVENPORT SHELDON

D/D KS-A KS-B KS-C KS-F KS-P KS-Q

EL DORADO WICHITA GARDNER TOPEKA EL DORADO WICHITA ARKANSAS CITY

D/D KY-A KY-C KY-G KY-H KY-N KY-S KY-T KY-U KY-V KY-Y KY-Z

SHELBYVILLE LOUISVILLE LEXINGTON FLORENCE SHELBYVILLE DRY RIDGE ELIZABETHTOWN PAINTSVILLE FRANKLIN RICHMOND MAYFIELD SOMERSET

D/D LA-A LA-B LA-C LA-D LA-E LA-F LA-H LA-J LA-K LA-M LA-O

MORGAN CITY BATON ROUGE LAFAYETTE SHREVEPORT WEST MONROE ALEXANDRIA SLIDELL HOUMA LAKE CHARLES METAIRIE DE RIDDER FRANKLINTON

D/D ME-A ME-C ME-D

SABATTUS BERWICK LEWISTON BANGOR

D/D MD-A MD-B MD-C MD-H MD-I MD-J MD-K MD-L

WALDORF BALTIMORE OXON HILL GLEN BURNIE BEL AIR WALDORF ANNAPOLIS ELDERSBURG EASTON

D/D MA-A MA-F

WESTFORD WAKEFIELD BERKLEY

D/D MI-A MI-A2 MI-B2 MI-C MI-C2 MI-D MI-D2 MI-E MI-E2 MI-F

WOODHAVEN STERLING HEIGHTS ANN ARBOR IMLAY CITY MONROE LUDINGTON PORTAGE HOWELL CLARKSTON OWOSSO MARINE CITY

812-882-4385 260-396-2333 812-294-1810 812-457-8486 269-476-2321 317-576-0833 219-879-7242 317-837-7842 219-987-3225 219-608-1148 260-726-9534 260-356-8922 574-825-1695 219-369-1694 317-727-1472 812-829-4914

208-589-8238 208-237-7304 509-751-0846 208-754-4348 208-734-1364 208-660-8520 208-465-9941

618-228-7433 815-455-3942 815-265-4601 815-235-3538 217-369-8776 618-238-4324 815-758-0138 217-839-2203 618-244-7420 815-625-6763 847-520-1526 309-342-0073 217-855-9004 815-398-1201 217-228-9170 618-566-4148 217-822-6984 618-889-4036 815-539-6873 618-456-2306 217-787-0072 618-283-1798 815-627-8568 815-937-0849 602-448-9011 309-925-5460 630-543-2669

BORSETH, L TILTON, M STOUT, R TOPP, M HUPPENBAUER, L WILSON, C CHAPMAN, J* TASKER, D SMITH, T VANDERPOL, G

319-337-7407 515-577-6275 712-445-2355 641-797-2951 319-758-1134 319-624-9172 641-932-7612 319-283-2333 309-797-8637 712-446-2430

KANSAS VAN BUSKIRK, G BOCKHAUS, S* ROBERTSON, A CRAWFORD, R SHANNON, G STEVENS, R KISTLER, J

316-321-0896 316-772-6603 785-979-4831 785-764-0630 620-735-4254 316-683-1138 620-782-9636

KENTUCKY COE, P VIER, D MUCHA, W WILLIAMS, J BROADWAY, R CONRAD, R PUGH, S CONN, C TBA, VANDERHOOF, L ULERY, R CRAIG, J

502-655-1683 502-239-2693 859-885-1238 859-331-9475 502-338-7330 859-801-4439 502-233-5758 606-587-3060 606-309-8342 270-437-4388 606-379-6322

LOUISIANA MAYON, M FRANCO, G GUTHRIE, L HENRIKSON, E ALEXANDER, S MCQUEEN, G STRAIN, P BENOIT, B WILKERSON, S BETER, F SEARELS, M VINCE, W

985-384-2673 225-751-3735 337-896-8054 318-564-8010 318-855-4543 318-765-3749 985-373-0502 985-876-1076 337-842-7330 504-469-3178 337 463 6435 985-848-2926

MAINE CYR, A* CHEVALIER, R* ANDERSON, D HUTCHINSON, D

207-375-4811 207-651-4981 207-751-5221 207-848-3728

MARYLAND

INDIANA TIECHE, E REMLEY, W BROWN, J MONROE, R TOWNSEND, G MILLER, D ROBBINS, D LAMLEY, D HUNTER, L* WILLIAMS, D WAGNER, A JONES, R SNAPP, E WENMAN, R MCMAIN, G SELL, D NEWMAN, T* KEITH, J

KIEFNER, D HODSON, D TBA, SPAULDING, D JUNCKER, D GLESS, W MARCHAL, J CASE, K SMITH, R DEKOCK, H BERG, V MICHEAU, W CUSTER, S CRIPE, S ALEXANDER, G TBA, BARKER, O BUSH, D

IOWA

ILLINOIS

COLORADO D/D CO-A CO-B CO-C CO-E CO-G CO-I CO-J CO-L CO-N CO-Q

352-489-4078 813-719-9300 352-726-6128 904-307-5883 407-774-0198 904-307-6453 352-375-8781 561-278-6187

GEORGIA 501-882-9172

CALIFORNIA D/D CA-1A CA-1C CA-1D CA-1E CA-1F CA-1I CA-1K CA-1L CA-1M CA-1N CA-1Q CA-1R CA-1S CA-1V CA-1Y CA-1Z CA-2A CA-2J CA-2K CA-2N CA-2Q CA-2S CA-2W CA-C

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HARTMAN, R MCCORMICK, T* TRASS, K HARVEY SR, W KELLEY, S AHEARN, R GENERAL, A BOYCE, D BARTH, M

301-374-9476 410-787-2584 301-430-5119 410-493-7490 410-879-3063 301-997-1254 410-963-3414 410-775-2670 410-924-8371

MASSACHUSETTS 812-579-6500 765-362-6765 812-347-3252 765-651-1523 317-423-0581 419-258-9374 765-344-1011 260-337-0007 765-779-4187 812-849-6569 574-858-2381 419-238-0498 812-576-2105 574-534-6705 765-452-9077 219-275-5200 765-966-8722 317-493-5541

LEBLOND, K ODIERNO, P ALVAREZ, S*

978-692-1169 978-667-3776 508-386-3967

MICHIGAN YOUNG SR, W WHITTIER, R MORGAN, B BALDWIN-MARTIN, V DROZDOWSKI, J GENIA, B BURGAN, H ROBINSON, R CRUICKSHANK, C SPENCER, W BILLING, M

734-512-9133 248-969-0595 734-487-2926 810-346-3541 734-322-5884 231-843-2118 269-342-9249 248-255-5859 248-681-7285 517-725-7362 810-329-4795

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DAVISON ROCKFORD EDMORE LIVONIA TAYLOR JACKSON CLARE CLIO BIG RAPIDS LANSING MANISTIQUE MUSKEGON HOLLAND SAULT STE MARIE CASS CITY CHARLOTTE IONIA BENTON HARBOR DETROIT ST. JOHNS MIDLAND CARO ADRIAN WAYNE HOUGHTON LAKE CHEBOYGAN

SMITH, D BOSTIC, E HEMMES, H BARNES, K YANCY, M WACKER, T WENTZ, S* LINN, R REED, D HOPKINS, M TBA, FOLLETT, S KORTMAN, G KING, F* HEIDA, W SWAN, A NUGENT, D OLSON, L* EDWARDS, C WALKER, T BARGERON, K HENRY, J KINTNER, K HANSON, P PRINCE, D HILES, C

810-265-3605 616-791-4587 231-937-6079 313-467-8179 313-221-0883 734-476-1085 989-435-4753 810-239-5334 231-796-3716 517-655-4973 231-301-2171 616-895-4801 906-632-6644 989-843-6154 616-318-0662 616-897-7052 269-756-5721 313-537-1824 517-819-9722 989-689-5443 989-693-6938 517-265-2667 734-844-0679 989-873-4053 231-537-4752

952-930-3970 507-388-8887 REED, L 218-254-4245 651-454-5051 763-786-0166 763-576-9044 507-448-3605 507-332-2968 320-274-8711

MISSISSIPPI D/D MS-B MS-C MS-D MS-E MS-F MS-G MS-I MS-J MS-L MS-M MS-N MS-O MS-Q MS-W MS-Y MS-Z

BRANDON GULFPORT COLUMBUS MERIDIAN VICKSBURG JACKSON NATCHEZ CORINTH BATESVILLE LAUREL MCCOMB TUPELO CARRIERE GREENVILLE WEST POINT HERNANDO DIAMONDHEAD

D/D MO-B MO-B2 MO-G MO-I MO-K MO-O MO-P MO-R MO-T MO-W MO-W2 MO-X MO-Y MO-Z

JACKSON SPRINGFIELD SEDALIA JEFFERSON CITY JACKSON KANSAS CITY O’FALLON SULLIVAN CABOOL JOPLIN HARRISBURG ST PETERS NEOSHO BRANSON ST LOUIS

BRYANT, R CAMPBELL, D WHEAT, D NICHOLSON, L WILLIAMS, E JONES, W TBA, STUTTS, R SCALLORN, R WILLIAMSON, K JONES, L COOPER, R MATTHEWS, T JOHNSON, B TBA, BROWNLEE, T PERRONNE, M

601-919-0920 228-365-6403 662-328-2652 601-656-2419 662-887-5248 601-992-0216 662-728-3981 662-487-2156 601-543-0801 601-657-2228 662-282-7641 601-795-9481

662-393-7806 228-255-3151

MISSOURI WATKINS, B KENNEDY, B WHITE, G* LUECKENOTTE, K* WHITE, G HUMPHRIES, J KAUFMANN, G DAWSON, J BARTON, L LITTLE, S* ALBIN, D ROTHERMICH, J BROWN, J DOVE, G BARTOLONI, L

573-450-8050 417-860-4526 573-378-7100 573-659-4641 573-547-7110 913-481-7051 314-402-8271 573-732-5719 417-932-1525 417-776-7386 573-875-0660 636-332-6051 417-389-2346 417-443-3842 314-638-7454

MONTANA D/D MT-B MT-G MT-H MT-M

BILLINGS BILLINGS GREAT FALLS HELENA MISSOULA

ROBSON, D HAAGENSON, H GONZALES, R ANZIK, W HINTZ, T

406-651-0698 406-656-1827 406-952-0952 406-227-8904 406-251-5781

NEBRASKA D/D NE-C NE-NE NE-O NE-SC NE-SE NE-W

CROFTON COLUMBUS PLAINVIEW OMAHA GRAND ISLAND CORTLAND SCOTTSBLUFF

D/D NV-A NV-B NV-E NV-H

ELY LAS VEGAS FALLON RENO ELKO

D/D NH-A NH-E NH-F

ASHBURNHAM CONCORD KEENE LEBANON

STEFFEN, C KRUEGER, T RISLING, D STEGNER, G BARNARD, J ADEN, R OLIVER, J*

402-357-3704 402-447-2793 605-665-7526 402-884-5999 956-364-3020 402-798-7731 308-436-3616

NEVADA GRACE, D RYCKMAN, T TBA, DYER, S PRICE, D

775-289-3620 702-818-4058 775-673-9549 775-777-9207

NEW HAMPSHIRE

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THIBAUDEAU, P DANIELS, G YOUNG, R BASCOM, W

LACONIA GORHAM

HEATH, E GULA, G

D/D NJ-A NJ-C NJ-D NJ-E NJ-F NJ-G NJ-H NJ-I

MORRIS PLAINS MILLVILLE MT. LAUREL BORDENTOWN, EGG HARBOR TWP FREEHOLD FLANDERS WATCHUNG TOMS RIVER

D/D NM-C NM-D NM-F NM-R NM-T NM-W

ALBUQUERQUE CLOVIS FARMINGTON ALBUQUERQUE SOUTHEAST LAS CRUCES ALBUQUERQUE

D/D NY-C NY-D NY-F NY-G NY-H NY-K NY-L NY-N NY-R NY-T NY-U NY-W NY-X NY-Y

BATAVIA OSWEGO CENTRAL SQUARE ITHACA HALFMOON YOUNGSTOWN HAUPAUGH EARLTON SARATOGA SPRINGS BRONX TABERG JAMESTOWN ROCHESTER NEWBURGH BINGHAMTON

D/D NC-A NC-A2 NC-B2 NC-C NC-C2 NC-D NC-D2 NC-E NC-E2 NC-F NC-F2 NC-G NC-G2 NC-H2 NC-I NC-K2 NC-L NC-L2 NC-M NC-M2 NC-N NC-O2 NC-P2 NC-Q NC-Q2 NC-R NC-S2 NC-T2 NC-U2 NC-V NC-W NC-W2 NC-X NC-X2 NC-Y NC-Y2 NC-Z

ARCHDALE GREENSBORO LEXINGTON WINSTON-SALEM CHARLOTTE SMITHFIELD GREENVILLE NEW BERN CARY ELIZABETH CITY JACKSONVILLE GARNER HIGH POINT WAYNESVILLE DURHAM ASHEVILLE FAYETTEVILLE GASTONIA MOORESVILLE SALISBURY HENDERSONVILLE BURLINGTON HICKORY FOREST CITY WILMINGTON DUNN/BENSON THOMASVILLE SANFORD ALBEMARLE LAURINBURG STATESVILLE EDEN JEFFERSON WAKE FOREST MOUNT AIRY MORGANTON MONROE ROCKY MOUNT

D/D ND-C ND-D ND-M

VALLEY CITY BISMARCK FARGO MINOT

603-934-4168 603-482-3252

NEW JERSEY SMITH, S YOUNG, H CAMIRE, D DEAN, L DAVIS III, M MALONE, B HAYS, B CORREIA, R SINGER, M

973-539-7161 856-358-8752 856-581-3171 609-298-4026 609-704-2962 732-202-8883 973-927-3844 973-923-1876 732-349-7183

NEW MEXICO MORRISON, K PETTIGREW, D DAVIS, R SHUPE, R BROWN, B EVANS, T FRENCH, R

505-922-9250 575-763-1636 505-632-1331 505-823-2375 575-706-1831 575-652-3144 505-275-1071

NEW YORK

MINNESOTA D/D HOPKINS MATTSON, S MN-C LAKE CRYSTAL WOELFEL, L MN-G NORTHEAST TWIN CITIE 651-773-5050 MN-I GRAND RAPIDS PIERCE, F* MN-N SOUTH TWIN CITIES BRUMITT, M MN-O NW TWIN CITIES WIGGINS, J MN-Q MAPLE GROVE HOLMES, S MN-R AUSTIN BREMSETH, R MN-S OWATONNA HEMPHILL, S MN-W BUFFALO ANGELL, D

NH-G NH-K

978-827-6091 603-673-5268 603-357-0270 603-542-3215

WOOD JR, P TBA, SPENCER, W SCHROTH, R MCGINNESS, M PRICE, W AYLWARD, R EIGHMEY, D NUTTING, S TBA, FLETCHER, D SCHAAL, C EAMES, G BREAU, P POFAHL, A

OH-J OH-K2 OH-L OH-L2 OH-M OH-M2 OH-N OH-N2 OH-O OH-P OH-P2 OH-Q2 OH-S OH-T OH-T2 OH-U OH-U2 OH-V OH-V2 OH-W OH-W2 OH-X OH-X2 OH-Y OH-Y2 OH-Z OH-Z2

DAYTON BELLEVUE CINCINNATI NEW PHILADELPHIA AUSTINTOWN DEFIANCE LIMA SABINA NEWARK MEDINA CHILLICOTHE CIRCLEVILLE FREMONT KENT TROTWOOD CELINA HILLIARD ASHLAND WINTERSVILLE MARION BOWLING GREEN ATHENS MONROE MT. VERNON ZANESVILLE PAINESVILLE DELAWARE

D/D OK-B OK-E OK-G OK-H OK-J OK-K OK-L OK-M OK-N OK-P OK-W OK-X

SHAWNEE SHAWNEE TULSA BARTLESVILLE MCALESTER GUTHRIE PONCA CITY LAWTON MUSKOGEE NORMAN CLAREMORE OKLAHOMA CITY STILLWATER

315-865-4458 716-397-9212 585-748-3953 845-562-8327 607-725-4545

D/D OR-C OR-G OR-H OR-I OR-J

HILLSBORO BEND SALEM HERMISTON OREGON CITY ALBANY

D/D PA-A PA-B PA-C PA-D PA-E PA-F PA-G PA-H PA-I PA-K PA-L PA-M PA-N PA-O PA-P PA-Q PA-R PA-S PA-T PA-V PA-W PA-X

MOUNTAIN TOP KING OF PRUSSIA LITITZ CHAMBERSBURG CRANBERRY TWP BELLE VERNON BELLEFONTE ERIE BERWICK REYNOLDSVILLE DILLSBURG ALLENTOWN WILLIAMSPORT MEADVILLE SHELOCTA PITTSBURGH PITTSFIELD SAYRE ALTOONA SOMERSET HANOVER EVERETT TUNKHANNOCK

D/D RI-A RI-B

LINCOLN MIDDLETOWN WARWICK

336-861-7140 336-310-3159 336-969-2180 336-618-5701 704-392-2656 919-989-8232 252-752-4520 252-638-1538 919-469-1600 252-338-1062 910-330-2651 919-279-5758 336-880-9639 828-734-8495 919-732-2454 828-628-1757 910-527-2577 704-483-5241 704-263-9841 704-467-2678 828-693-7924 919-732-7961 828-396-3777 704-434-9873 910-270-5313 910-292-3149 336-764-4707 919-499-1352 704-385-9318

D/D SC-A SC-B SC-C SC-D SC-E SC-F SC-G SC-H SC-I SC-J SC-K SC-M SC-N SC-O SC-P SC-Q SC-S SC-T SC-U SC-V

TRAVELERS REST ANDERSON FLORENCE BEAUFORT COLUMBIA GREENVILLE EASLEY CHARLESTON YORK CLEMSON MYRTLE BEACH SPARTANBURG GREENWOOD GAFFNEY CHESTERFIELD LEXINGTON AIKEN NEWBERRY GREER SENECA SUMTER

704-883-9870 336-635-6564 919-435-8050 336-789-8226 828-855-0677 704-560-5446 252-937-7540

701-840-0807 701-224-1966 701-261-0640 701-852-5649

OHIO D/D OH-A OH-A3 OH-B OH-B2 OH-B3 OH-C OH-C3 OH-D OH-D3 OH-E2 OH-F OH-F2 OH-F3 OH-G2 OH-H2 OH-H3 OH-I OH-I2

STREETSBORO FINDLAY MARIETTA MANSFIELD BELLEFONTAINE OBETZ MAUMEE STRONGSVILLE CHARDON MARYSVILLE CINCINNATI FAIRBORN AMHERST LANCASTER MANTUA GARFIELD HTS PROCTORVILLE ORRVILLE WARREN

WILLIAMS, R MONDAY, M AYERS, J STEINHILBER, L* TBA, BAYES, F FORTMAN, J TBA, BERNSTEIN, T DENMAN, K* TEAL, S ROGERS, L TBA, CARPENTER, G KENDRICK, W RAIFORD, E VANDERHOOF, R CAMPBELL, R* STOCKTON, R*

D/D

CROFTON

440-286-6405 614-923-9649

COWAN, L CARTER, S EWING, M POWELL, R WESTBROOK, B PUNNEO, L ASHPOLE, E CLOUSE, T MCFADDEN, M HUGGARD, L SMITH, G DOUGHERTY, R IRONS, J

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330-802-2429 419-387-7459 740-896-3073 419-946-9509 614-875-7326 419-843-8277 440-944-4491 937-246-3221 513-894-3010 937-423-1200 740-654-7156 440-232-5106 216-663-5062 740-532-5338 330-262-3093 330-637-5191

HUFFMAN, T KIRK, R BURGESS, D BRIDGE, M ROMMEL, S KLOPFENSTEIN, D

503-648-0343 541-771-6921 503-370-7984 541-449-1451 503-853-6083 503-394-2841

PENNSYLVANIA WASLUCK, T CHEESMAN, R GREATHOUSE, L NISWANDER, B AMMERMAN, H DIBARTOLOMEO, R WALKER, D ARNEMANN, D VAN ART, G CONNER, T MARTIN, J KECK, J DAUBERMAN JR, R STEIGER, J WICK, G MILLER, M CARLSON, J BUCHANAN, M RUPERT, R RIEK, R BRILLHART, D STONE, C PAYLOR, P

570-474-1014 610-358-2624 717-626-7435 717-369-3570 412-795-6685 412-877-1035 814-231-0660 814-474-9118 570-759-9304 814-938-5958 717-241-2674 610-838-6481 570-374-1511 814-724-6389 724-763-1775 412-563-4920 814-757-4372 570-364-5137 814-669-4793 814-255-3147 717-266-4829 814-652-6554 570-836-5285

RHODE ISLAND

NORTH DAKOTA METCALF, P THEURER, D SEIBEL, C ALG, C

937-848-8749 937-693-8983 614-539-1477 419-929-8385 740-266-6321 419-492-2126 419-838-7101 740-385-3499 513-988-0880 740-397-8467

OREGON

NORTH CAROLINA BUTCHER, A WORLAND, K DEZARN, R BEESON, V WRIGHT, T STRAUGHAN, J MANNING, R JOYNER, P SCULLY, T MALLORY, K COOK, A LANE, S MUNCY, J WHEELER, C JACKSON, C WARREN, A MOORE, R MYERS, W JOHNSON, M QUINN, A LOBACH, B JENNINGS, L PERRY, J HUMPHRIES, M ARTH, E LEE JR, F BOLES JR, R WOMACK, B HATLEY, R TBA, JOHNS, W FARGIS, G TBA, RICHARDS, R MICHAUD, G HUTTMAN, G ORR, D WAHL, C

937-427-8832 440-839-2194 812-539-4279 330-364-3229 330-549-3438 419-395-2352 419-339-6626 937-376-2289 740-787-1557 330-416-1460 740-993-2863 740-474-1830 419-448-1681

OKLAHOMA

585-343-8903 315-673-2641 607-739-5421 518-376-8061 716-625-9577 516-449-8299 845-679-7423 518-587-1076

EBRIGHT, D SCHAUSS, A HOLLINGSWORTH, P BORLAND, D JONES, R LIME, J SANDERS, R LANGAN, J DAY, R MARCINKO, R BLACK, J HUFFMAN JR, B* BEST, S TBA, SCHATZBERG, L GEHRLICH, D LEITCH, D CARPENTER, D STRAKA, T* HUDSON, C BECKER, T MEESE, J* YAPLE, P SLONAKER, D TBA, DUFUR, K COLLINS, D*

BURNS, J SILVEIRA JR, J SMITH, J

401-728-6617 401-846-1722 401-437-1308

SOUTH CAROLINA COLEMAN, C CRANE, J TBA, BYTHEWOOD, R SUTTON JR, J MCILROY, T DENT, E WILSON, J WOOD, J FRIHI, C DUNAWAY, J BAILEY, J ELDRIDGE, E STEWART, D MCLAIN, J PREVOST, E SUTHERLAND, J WILSON JR, J MACGREGOR, F MARCENGILL, C NICHOLS, D

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SOUTH DAKOTA STEFFEN, C

402-357-3704

Wing World

SD-A SD-L

SIOUX FALLS SIOUX FALLS

DECOSSE, E TBA,

605-582-3575

TENNESSEE D/D TN-A TN-A2 TN-B TN-C TN-C2 TN-D TN-D2 TN-F TN-G TN-G2 TN-H TN-K TN-L TN-M TN-N TN-O TN-P TN-Q TN-R TN-S TN-T TN-U TN-V TN-W2 TN-Y TN-Z

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EULESS MEW, F AMARILLO LATTA, R EL PASO BRUCKER, J GARLAND/ROCKWALL LYONS, K BAYTOWN LOCKLER, P CONROE CZERWINSKI, P WICHITA FALLS BROWN, L TOMBALL BELINOSKI, S FARMERSVILLE ELLIOTT, T SAN ANTONIO MACMASTER, B MARSHALL WAXLER, H BEAUMONT PALMORE SR, M LA GRANGE COOPER, R KERRVILLE DEMUTH, E ANGLETON MAYO, A NACOGDOCHES WAGNER, C ARLINGTON WALKER, J SPRING GRESAK, S HUMBLE SELIGMAN, S AUSTIN SPRAGUE, T BROWNWOOD DIETLY, R GRANBURY WHEATLEY, G DALLAS/FORTWORTH ALLEN, M LEAGUE CITY DICKSON, R KILLEEN WOODUL, J GEORGETOWN WINFIELD, R SAN ANTONIO JORDAN, K RIO GRANDE VALLEY MACOMB, C VICTORIA SCHRADE, G KATY WILKENING, S WAXAHACHIE AVON, W HOUSTON MASSEY, K ODESSA BRITO, R TYLER BRYAN, T DEER PARK JOHNSTONE, G MCKINNEY MAIER, R

817-707-3568 806-353-3722 915-598-0464 214-934-9898 281-422-9473 936-448-6520 940-696-3241 281-469-5755 972-734-3945 210-520-3061 903-930-3434 409-781-1591 979-773-4077 830-997-5009 979-849-3147 936-212-1754 817-361-8121 281-386-7800 713-305-0225 858-755-6071 325-692-6298 713-859-6589 817-281-2062 281-380-7031 254-634-4658 512-736-4158 210-219-3059 956-572-3451 361-578-4722 281-574-6830 214-733-2942 281-858-0709 432-614-1920 936-273-3059 281-864-5368 972-347-3947

UTAH D/D UT-H UT-M UT-R

DRAPER LAYTON WEST JORDAN OREM

DEAN, C BRAY, R DICKEY, B PETERSON, D

801-209-1822 801-786-0112 801-566-1587 801-798-3417

VERMONT D/D VT-A VT-K

ASHBURNHAM THIBAUDEAU, P RUTLAND ALLEN, D SOUTH BURLINGTON MEUNIER, R

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HUTCHINSON, S GRUBBS, S

360-352-7813 425-572-0617

WA-B WA-C WA-D WA-E WA-H WA-I WA-L WA-M WA-N WA-O WA-P WA-Q WA-R WA-V WA-X WA-Y WA-Z

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DUTTON, J KELLY, L BASH, K SMITH, J REID, H ABITZ, R FINLEY, L HERNANDEZ, P CHROMY, D SMITH, K PORTER, C KALLES, D CORN, J ALEXANDER, G HALL, D MCKENZIE, R VALENTINE, J

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POCA HEDGESVILLE CLARKSBURG HUNTINGTON WHEELING SUMMERSVILLE CHARLESTON MORGANTOWN PARKERSBURG ELKINS

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360-794-0805 360-733-3123 360-264-5464 509-783-9789 509-453-6951 509-292-0314 360-876-6737 360-636-0519 253-845-7177 509-525-1304 253-770-3866 360-254-2343 253-862-0220 360-888-0546

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304-755-9603 301-667-0121 304-782-3996 304-523-2868 304-394-5069 304-254-9110 304-984-0503 304-278-9721 304-483-5775 304-642-4718

WISCONSIN HULTINE, M* PECHE, L HEMPE, J* RICE, D* TESCHKE, R ZGORZELSKI, E GORECKI, R NEWELL, M* FRIES, R* WOLF, T RASMUSSEN, D KACZMAREK, W JACKSON, F LANG, W TEPE, W WALK, D VAN BEEK, R BACKHAUS, J

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WYOMING D/D WY-A WY-B WY-C WY-D WY-E

CHEYENNE GILLETTE CHEYENNE ROCK SPRINGS CASPER SHERIDAN

HILL, D GOETZ, R LYSNE, J VANDERSLOOT, R NADING, P ABEL, S

307-635-5227 307-682-7900 307-634-9176 307-362-9206 307-277-6968 307-672-0065

ALBERTA SYROISHKA, R BROOKS, T JOHNSON, V TBA, HARLAND, B

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WEBSTERS CORNER PINEAU, S MISCOUCHE MACAUSLAND, M

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WHITEHORSE WHITEHORSE

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VIBY J ATTERUP JYLLAND

D/D EN-A

NORTHFLEET WORTHING

D/D GE-B

SAULHEIM COLOGNE

D/D IS-A

KEFLAVIK KEFLAVIK

IR-A

JAKARTA

ISR-A ISR-B

HAIFA HAIFA

NZ-A

CHRISTCHURCH

902-676-2782 902-436-8592

QUEBEC AVOINE, D LAFLAMME, M DIONNE, R CLOUTIER, D AVOINE, D

450-424-6405 514-894-5728 819-394-3330 418-289-2382 450-424-6405

SASKATCHEWAN SERVISS, J GABRUCH, D

306-693-0707 306-249-3811

YUKON TERRITORY WHITTAKER, L WHITTAKER, L

867-633-5122 867-633-5122

DENMARK WINTHER, P TBA, OLSEN, C

45-4057-1050 45-2579 5948

ENGLAND DONOGHUE, P TBA,

44-1474-361-748

GERMANY

CANADA AB-A CALGARY AB-B EDMONTON AB-C INNISFAIL AB-G CLOSIN BARRHEAD AB-L LETHBRIDGE

ONTARIO

360-551-2236 206-362-4903

PETRI, J RAAF, K

403-256-0912 780-349-1093 403-886-5493 403-328-0233

49-6732-935-6839 49-2233-35462

ICELAND GILBERT, H EIRIKSSON, O

354-893-3793 354-899-8007

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WAIT, J FRAMPTON, P MEYER, G ARTHURS, H ELLIOTT, K TBA, GOETZ, T BEECROFT, R

604-628-6657 604-943-2527 604-858-9963 604-746-6746 250-374-2583

HOLLAND WINNIPEG

D/D NB-A NB-S

SHEDIAC MONCTON PENNFIELD

HOFMAN, R ZILKOWSKY, B

PARADISE SAINT JOHN’S CLARENVILLE

NS-A D/D NS-K NS-T

HALIFAX COLDBROOK NEW MINAS TRURO

NEWMAN, W STRICKLAND, B WHALEN, J

972-52-4809020 972-4-843-9596

NEW ZEALAND

506-532-6483 506-383-8653 506-832-4039

STOREY, P

64-7-828-6909

NORWAY

709-782-0417 709-895-3866 709-548-2435

NO-A NO-C

HAUGESUND TRONDHEIM

NOVA SCOTIA WHITELEY, P MARTIN, R DANELLS, P ATKINSON, B

SLOR, Z ITZIK, D

204-526-2553 204-895-1512

NEWFOUNDLAND D/D NL-A NL-T

62-21-726-2502

ISRAEL

NEW BRUNSWICK SIROIS, J ST ONGE, L JARVIS, M

HAINIM, J

250-562-7057 250-812-8514

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INDONESIA

902-829-3889 902-678-1298 902-365-5385 902-893-2360

FRIESTAD, T OFSTAD, T

47-5-283-1025 47-9-209-3728

PANAMA D/D

ANCON

SANCHEZ, A

507-232-6640

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1992 GL1500 trike. Teal Green. 35K mi. Good tires, all chromed out, Ring of Fire, intercom, armrests, flag poles and much more. Garage kept. Asking $15,000 obo.

(719) 596-5666 or SHAR2XZ4U@yahoo.com.

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1997 Gold Wing SE w/ CSC conv. Two-tone Green. 94K mi. AM/FM/cassette CB radio and running boards. Runs and rides great. $14,500. Craig. (336) 492-7329.

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1999 Honda GL1500SE trike w/ DFT conv. Two-tone Gray w/ matching Escapade trailer. 19,341 mi. Always kept inside, Diamond seat and backrest, Markland floorboards w/ shifter. Both bike and trailer loaded w/ extras. All for only $18,500! Jim. (419) 592-5871. OH.

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WOWMotorcycles.com BUY-SELL-TRADE-RENT. Highest prices paid for clean bikes! America’s largest independent dealer of used bikes, (600+ in stock). Always huge inventory of quality Wings and other Touring bikes. Coast-tocoast pickup and delivery. Now RENTING GL18's and Trikes! Check us out @ www.WOWMotor cycles.com or call 800/572-3720.

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Call or visit either of our NC stores. 919-772-7866 Garner; 919-865-3240 - Smithfield; www.team-powersports.com MOTORCYCLES

1975 GL1000. Teal w/ Gold pinstriping. 27K-plus mi.

Vetter Windjammer II fairing. Always garaged. Passenger backrest and luggage rack, crash bars. Road ready. $3,000 obo. Call Bob for more info or pics at (603) 448-3707 or email Harryr70@hotmail.com. NH. 1981 CX500 Silverwing type. Black. 14K mi.; 6K in past two years. Recently totally redone. Selling because I got a Gold Wing! $1,200. (609) 638-9525 or thomasthatcher@yahoo.com. NJ. 1986 Classic Gray Honda Gold Wing GL1200. 78K mi.

Owner manual, tool kit, radio and tape player, intercom, driving/marking lights, leather seat and passenger armrests, floorboards, service manual. Road ready. $3,900. Joseph. jreasawsvaz@qwestoffice.net or (602) 403-9798. AZ. 86

1994 Aspencade. Stunning Candy Red. 58K mi. Loaded w/ new Michelin Pilots, reverse, cruise, Progressive fork springs, SuperBrace, Compu-Fire, lights, pinstripes, deflectors, footrests, etc. Recent windscreen. Manuals, records. $5,000. (505) 384-4275. NM. 1998 SE Gold Wing. Two-tone Beige. 40K mi. One owner.

Tulsa windshield, backrest, armrest, heel/toe shifter, floorboards and lots of chrome. CB/AM/FM caseete player, cruise control, luggage rack. Bushtec 1995 trailer included, helmets (XXL and L) with J&M headsets and many other extras. $7,500 firm. Sam. (252) 745-4324. NC. 1998 Honda Gold Wing GL1500SE. Black. Good cond.; mechanically excellent; trip ready. $6,400. Keith. Call (805) 444-5229 for pics and details.

2003 Honda FSC600A Silverwing. Red. ABS. Very good cond. spare drive belt, better windscreen, large Givi top case. $3,400. Keith Call (805) 444-5229 for pics and details.

2000 Honda Valkyrie Interstate. Black and Chrome. Only about 32K adult mi. Never down; dealer maintained; kept inside. Jetted w/ Six Pack exhaust (dyno’d at 115 hp); never raced. Custom windshield and more. Can email pics. $8,600. Bud. (904) 613-2543 or BudnHonda@aol.com.

2007 GL1800. Dark Cherry. Perfect cond. Always garaged; never dropped; owned by a senior. CB, loads of chrome, floor shifter, truck rack and lights. Just had 40K tune-up and new tires. $14,400 obo. (702) 524-8529 or jgordan@interact.ccsd.net. Pics available upon request. Las Vegas, NV. 2007 GL1800. Dark Orange Metallic. Just 760 miles! Like new w/ Honda factory service manual, voltmeter, cover and more. $16,500 obo. (772) 220-3498 or clarkmary@mailstation.com. FL.

2004 GL1800 w/ 2006 Champion kit conv. 42,500 mi.

Lots of chrome, custom seat, trailer hitch. Just serviced and safety-checked. $23,000. Gary. (775) 303-2060 or garymeneley68@yahoo.com.

2005 GL1800 w/ Motor Trike conv. Black Cherry. 8K mi.

Triked when new. Backrest, running boards, passenger armrests, trailer hitch, fender bras, Echo exhaust, air compressor, 5-degree rake, full cover. Like-new cond.; always garaged; one owner; clear title; no warranty. ISO grips w/ throttle rocke. $22,000 cash. Call for pics. Jerry. (936) 264-1082 or burton1968@consolidated.net.

GL1500 Aspencade Anniv. Ed. w/ CSC conv. Sierra Pearl Green w/ matching Escapade trailer. 88K mi. Cruise control, Corbin seat w/ backrest, Baker Air Wings w/ lowers, chrome rotor covers, trunk rack, CB radio and much, much more. Complete inspection and ready to ride. Org. owner; exc. cond.; always garaged. Both for $13,500/nego. Joe. (804) 530-3397. Chester, VA. 2008 GL1800 w/ Motor Trike conv. Dark Red. 54,170 miles, but still in great shape. Aqua Shields, CB, rear light bar, new front tire, Comfort Package, Nav System, EZSteer, trailer hitch, passenger armrest, extra lights, driving lights and lots of chrome. Exc. cond.; always garaged. Call for more info; can send pics. $30,000. Bob. (603) 4483707 or harryr70@hotmail.com. NH. TRAILERS AND SIDECARS

2004 Sportsman 36’ toy hauler. Many extras on RV. 2006 One-Ton Ford Truck F-350 Diesel. Hitch included and all camper add-ons. Email kcshope@aol.com or call (814) 743-6545.

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

1986 GL1200 Aspencade. Black leather custom seat and passenger back pad by Rich’s of Seattle. Fits 175-lb., 5’9” rider with 29” inseam. Installed January 2009. Less than

Wing World

10K miles of use. $650, plus shipping. David. (281) 3517339. Houston, TX. One pair of CSC wheels with tire. Vision 5 spoke silver wheel. $250, plus shipping. Walt. (610) 837-8836.

Heated seat “new” Mustang, GL1800 2010, half price, plus shipping; 1800 stock windshield, no scratches, w-vent, $100, plus shipping. (513) 469-0937. Cincinnati, OH. 2012 new steering head for 1800, $100; 2008 new steering head for 1800, $50; 2004 used, low-mileage steering head for 1800, $25. Plus shipping. Bob. (603) 448-3707 or harryr70@hotmail.com. NH. 2012 GL1800 all rear parts from a trike conversion. All new parts. White. Steering head, saddlebags w/ lights, tire and rim, rear end, etc. Can send pics. $1,500, plus shipping. Bob. (603) 448-3707 or harryr70@hotmail.com. NH. Custom built for rider and passenger. Rider, 5’11- 6’1” and weight 230-250 lbs.; passenger, 5’1”- 5’3” and weight 130-150 lbs.; narrow passenger and rider.

Scotchgarded; very good shape. $500. (405) 260-2033.

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We list only GWRRA-sponsored functions by category, name, date, location and contact person and information. For full details, including rally costs, we recommend you also visit on-line listings according to GWRRA Region, District and Chapter. Event listings may run up to six months in advance of an event, and will run through the month of the issue’s cover date. “Photo Tours” and “Other Tours” will appear periodically. The deadline for Events is approximately the fourth Friday of the month, three months before the issue’s cover date.

To submit event information, email editor@gwrra.org or mail to “Event & Tours,” GWRRA, Inc., 21423 N. 11th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027. To help assure inclusion, please include "Event" or "Events" in the subject line of an email. ***To best understand the EVENTS SUBMISSION DEADLINE, use the cover date (for example, September 2009); do not count that month (September); count back two months (in this case, August and July). Therefore, the fourth Friday of June is considered the fourth Friday the submission is due for the September issue.*** * Indicates new listing in this issue.

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1995 32-foot Motor home, Windsor by Monaco. 79K mi.

230 Cummins diesel, Allison 6-speed transmission, Kohler generator, two roof AC, awnings, full kitchen (microwave) full bath, two TVs, CB radio. Sleeps 5. $25,000. (336) 227-2285. NC. FOR RENT: Bike Week, March 10 – March 17, 2012.

Tropic Shores, Daytona Beach Shores. Sleeps 4, beachfront, Gold Crown. $1,000. John. (386) 409-5560.

Genuine Log Cabin in Pigeon Forge, TN for rent (daily, weekends or weekly). One bedroom/one bath. Ideal for honeymooners or couples that want to think and act like honeymooners. Special rates for GWRRA Members: VRBO #320973. This is a personal rental, not a business. Please check my website at tnlogcabinsforrent.com or call (800) 383-1401.

WANTED

A Lo-Boy seat and matching passenger backrest for a GL1500 (no rips/tears or beat-up stuff). Need something low for a short rider; reasonably priced and would look good on a ’94 White SE. Drivers backrest not important. Please call (334) 237-0466 or eileengram@aol.com. Ozark, AL. ●

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Visit our website www.gwpins.com or call NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EVENTS MARCH 9, 2012. “2012 40 to Phoenix Ride”. Come start 2012 off with our 3rd Annual “Coast-to-Coast” International Ride. Riders will depart Wrightsville Beach, NC, Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 7 a.m. Come meet us for a pre-ride meeting/dinner Friday, March 9, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. at Carolina BBQ, 2703 North College Road, Wilmington, NC. We’ll be picking up Gold Wingers all along the way! Please contact the Ride Coordinator, Brian McCallum, at bmccallum65@yahoo.com.

JULY 4 - JULY 7, 2012. WING DING 34 IN FORT WAYNE, INDIANA. Join us for the annual GWRRA party and convention, including the world’s largest Gold Wing trade show, parades, Rider Ed courses and classes, seminars, parties, dancing, food, great riding and much more—all in a great city! Sign up now at www.wing-ding.org or call (800)843-9460 or (623) 5812500 (Phoenix area) to register now OCTOBER 28-NOVEMBER 4, 2012. 35TH CARRIBEAN CRUISE ANNOUNCED GWRRA would like to invite you to come join its 35th Anniversary Celebration Cruise to visit the Western Caribbean (see page 29 of this issue for more details). Cruise rates start at $678 per person (double occupancy) for seven nights aboard the Norwegian Jewel™ cruise ship, departing from Miami for the ports of Great Stirrup Cay (Bahamas), Falmouth (Jamaica), George Town (Grand Cayman), and Cozumel (Mexico). For details about the

cruise, and to book your cabin, visit etouches.com/GWRRA. REGION EVENTS MARCH 29-31, 2012. REGION H’s 2012 “Fabulous Fifties Convention” at the Marshall Texas Convention Center in Marshall, TX. For additional info, see region-h.org or contact Harry and Joan Dollarhide, Region H Directors, at (405) 391-7661 or (405) 6945218 (cell) or Harry@hrdjssdollarhide.com.

MAY 10-19, 2012. NORTHEAST REGION B is hosting a Cruise to Bermuda/Caribbean on “The Explorer of the Seas”, departing Cape Liberty, NJ. 9-Night Itinerary: Cape Liberty, NJ–At Sea–Bermuda–At Sea–St. Maarten–San Juan–Labadee–At Sea (2)–Cape Liberty, NJ. Imagine taking your bike or trike on a cruise! That’s right! Come ride the Islands with your GWRRA Friends!

This will be a FUN-FUN-FUN Event! *Reserved dining for group; *2 private parties; *pre-reserved bike space on ship; *commemorative ETA gift; *escorted rides with local island riders; *great ice cream stops at every port; *beach/lunch *and more! Full details available at gwrra-northeastregion.org/ or by calling Region B Chapter of the Year Coordinators Mike and Shirley Prince at (717) 225-6499.

JULY 20-22, 2012. GREAT NORTHWEST REGION J RALLY “Wings Under the Midnight Sun” in Anchorage, AK. Let us share with you the unique beauty and wildlife of South Central Alaska! See famous Lake Hood, the world’s largest, busiest seaplane base. Experience Anchorage’s famous downtown shops and eateries, complete with salmon fishing in Ship Creek. Visit the headquarters for the world-famous Iditarod Dog Sled Race and much more! For more info, call Dennis Bible at (907) 262-7300 (home) or (907) 3989050 (cell) or email sdblakehouse@acsalaska.net.

JULY 26-29, 2012. Join us at the “Ride the Tide” REGION L RALLY at the Best Western Glengarry Motel, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada. Come for lots of fun, beautiful scenery and wonderful people. Pre-registration will be available early in 2012. For further details or registration, please contact Region L Directors Al and Valerie Tucker at avtuck@gmail.com or (902) 662-2276.

Information also at canadianatlanticregion.org/ann.html online.

AUGUST 15-18, 2012. REGION I CONVENTION at the Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton, OR. Host hotel: Red Lion Hotel Pendleton; special GWRRA room rate of $79.95 [call (541) 276-6111 or (800) 733-5466 and reserve by July 25]. Camping also available. Opening Ceremony, Thursday at 9 a.m. For more info, visit bigskyregioni.org.

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SEPTEMBER 13-15, 2012. SOUTHEAST REGION A’s “Mardi Gras” Convention/Rally. Site accommodations at Lakepoint Resort Lodge & Convention Center, US-431 North, Eufaula, AL. [Contact Sone’ Kornegay at (800) 544-5253 or (334) 687-8011 for Lodge Rooms, Cottages or Cabins; 3-night minimum.] For camping inside the park, call (334) 687-6676 [from tents to motorhomes to RV-trailers; all state building, non-smoking and, sorry, no critters (pets)]. For more info, call Region A Directors Bob and Nan Shrader at (352) 668-3164 or Rally Coordinator Ed Porter at (727) 938-8190.

Recreation Area, White Oak Beach Rd., off U.S. Highway 64, 1/2 mile east of the lake bridge, Jordan Lake State Park, between Pittsboro and Raleigh, NC. 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

MAY 17-19, 2012. TEXAS DISTRICT RALLY & CONVENTION “Texas Derby Days” in New Braunfels, TX. Come enjoy riding the Texas hill country and “Run for the Bluebonnets”.

Please visit the Texas District website at gwrra-tx.org for info and interesting/exciting schedule of events. Pre-registration must be postmarked by April 20th. For questions, email TXDD@gwrra-tx.org.

DISTRICT EVENTS MARCH 3, 2012. MISSOURI SPRING FLING. Start the 2012 season with a fun-filled Mexican fiesta! Games, seminars, swap meet, costume competition, Couple of the Year Selection, and much more! Registration opens at 9 a.m. Host Hotel is the Inn at Grand Glaize [(800) 348-4731], Lake of the Ozarks, MO. For more info, contact Bruce and Sherry Watkins at (573) 450-8050 or modirector@live.com. Also, visit mogwrra.org.

APRIL 15, 2012. South Florida Ride for Kids®. Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Rd. Deerfield Beach, FL. 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

APRIL 19-21, 2012. ALABAMA DISTRICT’s “30th Anniversary Diamonds and Pearls” Convention is being held in Mobile, AL at the Ashbury Hotel. This is where GWRRA in Alabama started, and we’re taking it back to the coast! Join us for the celebration, seminars and fun. Anniversary party is Thursday night with cake and ice cream. For more info, go to our website at gwrra-alabama.org or contact Roy Fosnight at (256) 721-9151 or fpoorf@knology.net.

APRIL 22, 2012. Northeast Florida Ride for Kids®. Florida State College, North Campus, 4501 Capper Rd., Jacksonville, FL. 89:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

APRIL 22, 2012. Southern California Ride for Kids®. Glen Helen Raceway Park, 18585 Verdemont Ranch Rd., San Bernardino, CA. 7-8:30 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

APRIL 26-28, 2012. 28th Annual SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT Convention held in North Charleston, SC. Our theme is “Catch the Spirit”—a salute to Armed Forces and First Responders.

Full registration gives you a hot dog dinner, Rider Ed. and LTP seminars, Bike Show, Lighted Bike Show, Costume Contest, door prizes, vendor sales, an excellent Talent Show and much, much more. Come join us for a weekend of FUN! For more info, contact District Director Charles Coleman at (864) 834-5170 or charlescoleman@gmail.com or check us out at gwrrasc.com.

APRIL 26-28, 2012. TENNESSEE DISTRICT CONVENTION “Spring Fling” at The Grand Majestic Theatre, 125 Music Mountain Drive, Pigeon Forge, TN. Theme is “Hawaiian Luau”.

Vendors, seminars, Bike Show, Light Show, Grand Parade, District Couple of the Year Selection, Professional Musical Review Show (performed by Troupe of the Grand Majestic Theatre and free to the first 1,100 registered). Also, ride the famous Smoky Mountains TN! For more info, contact Richard and Becky Griffin at (615) 533-4603.

APRIL 29, 2012. Houston Ride for Kids®. Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble, TX. 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

MAY 6, 2012. Los Angeles Ride for Kids®. American Honda Motor Co., 1919 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA. 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

MAY 6, 2012. Triangle Area Ride for Kids®. White Oak 88

MAY 20, 2012. Louisiana Ride for Kids®. Rapides Parish Coliseum Annex, 5600 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA. 89:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

MAY 20, 2012. Middle Tennessee Ride for Kids®. Jim Warren Park, 705 Boyd Mill Ave., Franklin, TN. 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

JUNE 1-2, 2012. MISSOURI DISTRICT CONVENTION. Come “Wing the Ozarks” in fantastic Branson, MO! Some of the best motorcycle riding in the central States can be found around Branson, so come enjoy some of the incredible guided tours. Plus, there’ll be great vendors, door prizes and big discounts at some great restaurants. Co-host hotels with special rates for GWRRA are: Southern Oaks [(417) 335-8108] and AmazINN [(417) 334-2300]. For more info, contactBruce and Sherry Watkins at (573) 450-8050 or modirector@live.com. Also, visit mogwrra.org.

JUNE 14-16, 2012. GEORGIA DISTRICT’s “Wing Fling” Convention at the Dillard House Convention Center, 768 Franklin St., Dillard, GA. This year, we have a Safari theme and we hope that you will come and join the FUN as we “Rumble in the Jungle” in the North Georgia Mountains. Come and join us for lots of FUN with tames, vendors, Rider Ed Seminars, LT Seminars, ice cream, Talent Show and much more. For more info, visit the Georgia District website at gwrra-ga.com or contact Tommy Martin at (678) 725-1632 or georgiadd@gwrra-ga.com.

JUNE 28-30, 2012. WYOMING DISTRICT CONVENTION—stop in on your way to Wing Ding 34! Have fun with us in beautiful, historic Sheridan, WY at the host hotel: Holiday Inn, just off of I-90. For more info, contact District Director Dawna Hill at (307) 635-5227 or dada@bresnan.net.

JULY 26-28, 2012. THE ALL NEW ENGLAND DISTRICTS CONVENTION in Rutland/Killington, VT. Sponsored by the New England District Directors. Host Hotel: Holiday Inn Rutland/Killington, 476 Holiday Dr.; (800) 462-4810; room rate: $89 (no breakfast) and $95 (full, hot breakfast buffet for 2 included). “Relive the Roaring ’20s” is the theme so dress as a flapper, gangster, etc. for the authentic Speakeasy Friday night. 50/50 raffle, ice cream social, vendor courtyard, people and bike games, Light Parade, Rider Education Seminars, Saturday Evening Banquet, guided and self-guided rides and more. Early registration (June 30, 2012) will be eligible for drawing for free registration + one. See website for details and registration form at newenglanddistrictsrally.com or contact Pat Thibaudeau at (508) 341-1687 or thibfrog@hotmail.com.

OCTOBER 26-28, 2012. ARIZONA DISTRICT CONVENTION. Join us for “The 10-26 to Yuma” Western theme convention, to be held (where else?!) in Yuma, AZ. Not just a stopover to California anymore, folks! Games, seminars, western wear competition, bike show, light parade, all the usual and MORE! Host hotel with special rates is the Hilton Garden Inn [(928) 783-1500; Group Code: GWRR12]. Secondary hotel, also with special rates, is the Best Western Coronado Motor Hotel [(928) 783-4453; mention that you are with GWRRA Convention]. Visit the AZ website at gwrraaz.com/convention.html for registration form, schedule of events, etc. For more info, contact Jimmy Collins at (520) 648-2524 or jimmyzpl@gmail.com or Candace Shirley at (520) 232-3785 or c.shirley@cox.net.

CHAPTER EVENTS MARCH 3, 2012. AZ-G’s annual “Ride the Horns” fundraiser event will consist of a ride through scenic Southern Arizona, vendors and fun barbeque at the Cow Palace Restaurant in Amado, AZ. ALL bikes are welcome! For more info, please visit our website at gwrrazgeckos.org/calendar.html or contact Chuck Liberty, CD, at (520) 883-7883 or charles_liberty@msn.com.

MARCH 23-25, 2012. CA-1R’s 14th annual “Rally in the Valley” in Las Vegas, NV. The host hotel is the Palace Station Hotel & Casino [(702) 367-2411 and mention “Rally in the Valley” room rates; reservations made after February 21, 2012 will be at a much higher rate]. Theme is “Mardi Gras”. Come join in the fun and experience exciting self-guided tours, fabulous vendors, covered parking and wonderful grand prizes. 50/25/15/10 drawing plus drawing for gift certificate for paid pre-registration received by March 9, 2012. Friday night “Ice Cream Social” and a fantastic Mardi Gras themed banquet Saturday night. Those who preregister and sign up for the Saturday night banquet will also receive a special Hotel Discount Coupon “Fun Book”. For more info, contact Bill Himebaugh at (714) 841-7589 or Cathy Diaz at (949) 551-4896. Register online at rallyinthevalley.com.

APRIL 13-14, 2012. TX-O’s 25th annual Bluebonnet Ral-a-vention and Campout at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park in Fredericksburg, TX. [(830) 997-4202; fbgtx.org/other/ rvpark.htm]. Come tour the beautiful Texas Hill Country during peak wildflower season. Camp with us Friday and Saturday in reserved rally spots [1-30]. If not camping, admission to the park is free. Rally starts Saturday at 8 a.m. and includes a guided Fun Run, catered lunch, offbike games, vendors, a huge silent auction and lots of FUN! Rally will be located in the enclosed Pioneer Pavilion, so come rain or shine! For more info, including camping reservations, contact Tom or Dawn Sprague at (858) 755-6071 or (512) 301-3092 or director@goldwingaustin.org. See at goldwingaustin.org/ for details and flyer.

APRIL 21, 2012. Second annual NC-C and NC-L Poker Run to benefit the Battered Women’s Shelter of Gaston County. Come join us for fun, food, 50/50, door prizes, games and a ride that includes the Battle of King’s Mountain Revolutionary War historical site (the turning point of the War for Independence). Check-in begins at 9 a.m. at McKenney Salinas PowerSports, 4804 Wilkinson Boulevard, Gastonia, NC. $15 rider/$10 co-rider/$5 extra hand. NC-C and NC-L will have their Chapter meetings, too! For more info, contact Jerry Long at (704) 437-2188 or Tom Wright at (704) 392-2656.

AUGUST 16-18 2012. NY/NJ BI-STATE CONVENTION in Mt. Olive, NJ area. Fun, fun, fun! Go to gwrranj.shutterfly.com for details.

APRIL 27-28, 2012. TX-O2’s “Heart of Texas Wings Convention (and Duck Race!)”. Friday night pre-convention dinner ride; Saturday, convention and Duck Race at Riverside Park, Brownwood, TX. For more info, contact Rick and Alyce Dietly at Rdietly@clear.net or (325) 692-6298.

SEPTEMBER 14-15, 2012. “Wings Across Tennessee”/St. Jude Children’s Hospital 500 mile benefit ride from Bristol to Memphis. Ride leaves Bristol, TN on Friday at 9 a.m., stops in Dickson for the night, departs Saturday morning at 8:30 and arrives at St. Jude Children’s Hospital 12 noon for presentations and tour. Commemorative T-shirts and antenna flags. For more info, visit stjudeswingsacrosstn.com or call Tom Jarrell at (423) 383-0339.

APRIL 28, 2012. LA-J’s “Gator Run” at the Burton Coliseum in south Lake Charles, LA, from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Delicious brisket lunch, silent auction, games, door prizes, and FUN! Come and join us in southwest Louisiana. For more info, contact Scott Wilkerson at ● CD@gwrra-laj.org.

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Allen, Donald..........................................Fairfield, CA Babin, Phillip .........................................Gonzales, LA Boldt Clara.................................................Toledo, IA Brady, Gene..........................................Pasadena, TX Brady, Sarah.........................................Pasadena, TX Carson, John ......................................Jacksonville, IL Carter, Dave ......................................Crystal Lake, IL Coleman Charles .............................Travelers Rest, SC Collins, Jim.......................................Green Valley, AZ Dodd, Kacey...........................................Gadsden, AL Dodd, Josh .............................................Gadsden, AL Elliot Kirk ...............................Kamploops, BC Canada Fisher, Steven ....................................Hutchinson, MN Goins, Sherwood ..................................Dry Creek, LA Grant, Ken............................................Pensacola, FL Greer Karla .........................................Jonesboro, GA Hewitt, David ..............................................Mesa, AZ Holton, Dean........................................Louisburg, NC Howell, Richard...............................Albuquerque, NM Humphrey, Robert ...............................Clarksville, AR Hutchens, Jim.................................Pleasant View, TN Hutchens, Shirrin ............................Pleasant View, TN Johnson Ed ................................................Bristol, VA Johnson Linda............................................Bristol, VA Kephart, Richard ...................................Pensacola, FL Knudtson, Ronald.................................Mason City, IA Knudtson, Karen ..................................Mason City, IA Kolaske, Neal .....................................Milwaukee, WI Landis, Dick ........................................Zephyrhills, FL Lantz, Charles.........................................Wooster, OH Lear, Tom ................................................Bidwell, OH Legris, Mike..............................................Bradley, IL Lewis, Edward.........................................Concord, NH Lewis, Judith ..........................................Concord, NH Lyman, B.J.. ..................................Santa Barbara, CA I N

Lyman, Kit L..................................Santa Barbara, CA McNabb, Charles................................Springfield, MO Michaud, Roberta............................Albuquerque, NM Miller, Clifford...............................Oklahoma City, OK Motley Bernie .....................................Lexington, NC Mytinger, David.................................Indianapolis, IN Panter, Jim ..............................................Canton, OH Preston, John .......................................Jacksboro, TN Rambo, James ...................................Collegedale, TN Rasmussen, Robert...........................Minneapolis, MN Rasmussen, Delores..........................Minneapolis, MN Rennick, Bob ...............................Kings Mountain, NC Roberts, Logan.......................................Chandler, AZ Sharp, Gaylord ......................................Friesland, WI Shrader, Robert .................................San Antonio, FL Simmons, William ..................................Newbern, TN Smith, Steven ...............................................York, SC Smith, Bruce............................................London, ON Swanson, Lloyd.............................Oklahoma City, OK Taber, Frank....................................Port Orchard, WA Taylor Howie..................................Wesley Chapel, FL Taylor, John......................................Fountain Inn, SC Thayer, Gary.....................................McDonough, GA Townsley, Richard ...................................Mahomet, IL Vaillancourt, Michael .............................Montrose, CO Waer, Allan, Sr....................................Meshoppen, PA White, Kirby ..........................................Burgoon, OH Williams, Boyce .............................Holiday Island, AR Williams, Zelmer...........................................Gary, IN Wilson, Kerry .........................................Gadsden, AL Wilson, Joyce..........................................Gadsden, AL Zakrajsek, Martin..................................Richland, WA

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READERS’ RIDES Do you have a good, clear photograph of your pride and joy? This section of Wing World is designed to show off as many bikes as possible. Give us information about your Gold Wing; start with the basics of its year, model and color, then tell a little about what is special about your bike. Send your description and photos to: Wing World Editorial Department, 21423 N. 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027, or via email to editor@gwrra.org.

1997 Valkyrie This photo of my (Ken Wade, GWRRA #51931, of Pageland, South Carolina) 1997 black Honda Valkyrie was taken right after a Patriot Guard mission. It has aftermarket fiberglass bags, a 1983 Aspencade trunk, Cobra pipes, 6-degree trigger wheel and a Mustang seat. I bought this bike in September of 1996, and it’s a great bike.

2008 GL1800 Here is a photo of my (Charles Cox, GWRRA #309930, of Asheville, North Carolina) Titanium Gray 2008 GL1800 at Mount St. Helens, Washington. It was taken while on a coast-to-coast tour in July and August of 2010—from Asheville to Key West to California to Canada and back down across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It’s a beautiful country we have, and I would encourage everyone to get out and see it—especially on a Gold Wing.

1999 GL1500CT Valkyrie Tourer This is my (Bill Weiss, GWRRA #156852, of CO-E of Westminster, Colorado) dream machine, a 1999 GL1500CT Valkyrie Tourer. From the first time I saw one, I knew I had to have one and, in July of last year, I became the proud owner of this silver and black Valk with 17,669 miles on it. I added lots of blue LEDs, some chrome, etc., and so far it’s won first place in the Colorado District Bike show and second place in the Light Show. Note: That’s the Continental Divide in the background.

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2000 GL1500SE This is a photo us (Sam and Janice Harrison, GWRRA #215076, of Dacula, Georgia) and our black 2000 GL1500SE at the “real” end of the road, South Padre Island, Texas, during our trip there last summer. We camped at the KOA on the island and took the only road on the island north until we ran out of pavement. The road ends in a giant pile of sand; it was a beautiful place and a beautiful ride.

Lots of Wings In October of last year, we (Debbie and Tony Sciortino, GWRRA #259568, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico) took a weekend trip with NM-F to Cimarron, New Mexico to view the fall foliage.

From there, we rode on Route 64 to Capulin Volcano to explore the volcano. In this photo, from left to right, are some of the Members who went with us: Deane Crawforth, Tony Sciortino, Jack Sidler and Dave Drake.

GL1500SE and More This is a photo of us (Dennis and Deb Weidman, GWRRA #338627, of Elkton, Michigan), Mike and Connie Gaeth, Cliff and Marie Maust and Merlin and Pat Yoder. We are the proud owners of the beautiful white 1500 Gold Wing SE. On this trip-of-a-lifetime—7,000 miles in 20 days—we went though Colorado to the Redwoods in California, Highway 1 to Morro Bay, back through the Grand Canyon and then home.

This photo was taken on Highway 12 in Utah at the start of the Grand Staircase.

March 2012

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finishing TOUCHES This poem was written by a Member of Ontario’s Chapter B. Canada’s Remembrance Day (also known as Poppy Day or Armistice Day) is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth countries since the end of World War I to remember the members of their armed forces who have died in the line of duty. It is observed each year on November 11 to recall the official end of World War I on that date in 1918. (Source: Wikipedia.com)

Remembrance Day Poem

By Danielle Lecavalier, GWRRA #156493-01, of Hammond, Ontario, Canada

There is some history we should all know, of Flanders Field, where poppies blow.

There are also those who were left far behind, giving what they could and to which we should not be blind.

The men and women who fought for this great nation, should all be part of a grand celebration.

The hardships that they endured to help those off to war, cannot be taken lightly nor taken for granted anymore.

They gave their lives for us all to be proud and free, gave us this land, from sea to shining sea.

Row upon row, the crosses mark the crimson earth, to protect our right, our land and our place of birth.

They served their country and fellow man, with the desire and dedication we may not understand.

We have taken up the torch and carry it still high, for those who lay in Flanders Field, we shall not, they, deny.

At a memorial for a very different set of (nonmilitary) victims…Ronard Johnson, owner of Goldwing Custom (goldwingcustom.com) says that, on his way to Wing Ding last year, he stopped to see where the Oklahoma City bombing had taken place on that fateful day in April of 1995. He took this photo of his 2002 GL1800 in front of the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum and says, “I just had to stop to say from my heart, ‘Sorry. Along with your families, we all will miss you, too.’”

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